A Non Governmental Organization; The EmpowerHer Project has intensified efforts in addressing the growing number of out-of-school girls by expanding its enrollment and support initiatives
The Programme Manager of the EmpowerHer Project, in collaboration with Empower Women for Excellence Initiative, Hajiya Hafsat Yusuf, made this known in kaduna
Hajiya Hafsat Yusuf said the NGO commenced the registration of 175 students for the Basic Education Certificate Examination BECE, following a survey which revealed that many girls were unable to continue their education due to economic challenges.
She explained that, three students were offered full sponsorship, while seven previously dropped-out girls were re-enrolled into school.
The beneficiaries were also provided with writing materials, school bags, and other essential learning items to support their education, calling on other stakeholders to strengthen partnerships.
She emphasized the need to raise awareness among government authorities and individuals to reduce the number of out-of-school children and create enabling environment for skills acquisition, particularly for women and youths.
The Principal of a secondary school in Rafin Guza, Kaduna North, Malam Aliyu Adamu, commended the initiative, noting that it had brought relief and joy to both parents and students within the community.
He also appealed for sustained collaboration to expand the impact.
Parents of the beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the support, while the students themselves shared their excitement and urged others to emulate the organization’s efforts.
They Added that such interventions not only help integrate vulnerable groups into society but also contribute to reducing social vices such as street begging, insurgency, kidnapping, and sexual violence, ultimately promoting economic growth.
Fatima Aliyu, Radio Nigeria.