Jigawa State Government has launched the distribution of 30,000 free school uniforms and sports equipment across senior secondary schools, reaffirming its strong commitment to girl-child education.
The initiative was flagged off by Governor Malam Umar Namadi at the Government Girls Science Secondary School in Jahun.
Governor Namadi said the program was part of a broader agenda to ensure girls not only enroll in school but also complete their education.
He emphasized that educating the girl-child remains one of the most effective tools for societal transformation and economic growth.
“In addition to the uniforms, we are distributing sporting materials to promote physical development and extracurricular engagement in schools,” the Governor stated.
He described education as a key pillar of his administration’s 12-point agenda and also highlighted targeted efforts to promote female participation in medical education.
According to him, this includes sponsoring bright girls to pursue medical-related courses, aligning with his goal to make girl-child education central to Jigawa’s development plans.
Namadi further noted the state’s continued investment in technical and vocational education, with the construction of workshops and the provision of tools in fields like welding, carpentry, and building construction, with Billions of naira also been spent on school renovations, teacher training, and educational materials.
The Governor referenced the ₦67 billion “Jigawa Unite” project, a five-year partnership with a UK-based institution, aimed at integrating ICT into classrooms and providing continuous teacher development.
The project complements “Jigawa Compete,” a digital learning program at the tertiary level.
Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Isah Yusuf Chamo, who also spoke at the event, detailed the scope of the distributed items, to include hundreds of balls, jerseys, athletic kits, and other sporting gear meant to boost physical education and sports development in secondary schools.
Professor Chamo praised Governor Namadi’s investments in education, citing the government’s sponsorship of 137 female students at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, and over 18,000 students for the JAMB examination.
He also highlighted the ₦100 million allocated to the Girls for Health (G4H) program and further noted that 70% of beneficiaries under the state’s foreign scholarship program are female, many of whom are currently studying medicine and health-related courses in countries like Cyprus and India—proof of the administration’s drive toward inclusive and impactful education.
Governor Namadi concluded by assuring continued investment in teacher training, infrastructure, and modern learning tools, reaffirming that education remains the cornerstone of Jigawa State’s future.
Usman MZ
