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Plateau State Government Launches AGILE Steering Committee to Boost Girl-Child Education and Empowerment

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By Asile Abel Jos

As part of efforts in improving the standard of education in the state, the Plateau State Government said we are committed to improving the Girl-child Education’s growth in the state.

Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang who was ably represented at the event by the Secretary to the Government of the State SGS, Arch. Samuel Nanchang Jatau FNIA, stated this while inaugurating the steering committee of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) held at Crest Hotel and Gardens, Old Airport road, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The Governor while inaugurating members of the State Steering Committee urged them to be dedicated in the discharge of their respective duties.

He said as a Government, we’ll support AGILE to boost their functions and to give them the required counterpart funding because it is a World Bank funded project, adding ,“ The State Government needs to also play its own part, you know it’s a big project and it costs a lot of money. For Government to participate and to play its own role, is to give its counterpart funding, which is a major support”.

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Jatau added that during the last administration, all those things were neglected, that’s why we found the projects in comatose the time we came in and we are trying to resuscitate them and they are picking up.

He said educating the Girl-child is important  and empowering them with a requisite skill is for the betterment of the society.

Giving the briefing on the activities of AGILE, Acting Coordinator, Dachung Thomas said the programme has ensured the increase in enrollment of the girl child in schools as well as securing grants which was disbursed to 609 schools for renovation and purchase of ICT materials amongst others.

Chairman of the Committee and State Commissioner for Secondary Education,Hon Alh. Mohammed Nyalung who adopted the work plan, assured their commitment to the success of the programme

The AGILE lead Coordinator, Grace Nyam explianed the roles of the new steering committee which amongst others is to review the implementation of the sub project and address critical issues that can hinder it.

The Members of the committee include the State  Commissioner for Education Secondary as Chairman, Coommissioners of Finance, Women Affairs, Health, Youth and Sport Development, Environment and the Acting Executive Chairman of SUBEB as Members.

Others are, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education, Zonnal Directors, Education Secretaries and Project Coordinator AGILE who is to serve as Secretary.

Goodwill messages at the event came from CAN, JNI, Traditional rulers and other top government functionaries.

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Breaking:Kano Commissioner Resigns

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The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has accepted the resignation of Engr. Muhammad Diggol, the Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Project Monitoring and Evaluation, with immediate effect.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday.

Engr. Muhammad Diggol was initially appointed as Commissioner for Transportation at the inception of Governor Yusuf’s administration in 2023.

He was later reassigned to the Ministry of Project Monitoring and Evaluation, where he served until his resignation today.

Governor Yusuf expressed his gratitude to Engr. Diggol for his selfless service, unwavering commitment, dedication, and exemplary work ethic during his tenure as a member of the State Executive Council.

According to the statement, the Governor also extended his best wishes to Engr. Diggol in his future endeavours.

Signed:
Sanusi Bature DawakinTofa
Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano

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Chairman, Best Choice Hospital, Celebrates Gov. Yusuf on His 62nd Birthday, Describing Him as a Visionary Leader

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Auwal Lawal Muhammad, Chairman of Best Choice Specialist Hospital, has congratulated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on the occasion of his 62nd birthday, describing him as a visionary leader dedicated to serving the people.

In a statement, Alh Auwal said, “All gratitude to Almighty Allah for sparing our lives in good health to witness this auspicious anniversary on your birthday.”

He praised the governor’s achievements in education, health, and infrastructure, saying they reflect his passion and commitment to developing Kano State.

Lawal commended the governor’s tireless efforts, stating they serve as an exemplary model for other governors and will leave a lasting legacy. He expressed gratitude that Kano has Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at its helm.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s leadership style, according to Lawal, has brought about significant positive change in Kano State. His commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance has earned him the respect and admiration of the people.

Lawal acknowledged the governor’s efforts to improve the healthcare sector, citing the renovation and upgrading of hospitals, the provision of modern medical equipment, and the training of healthcare personnel. He also praised the governor’s initiatives in education, including the construction of new schools, the renovation of existing ones, and the provision of educational materials.

He then commends the governor for his glorious compassion and selfless dedication to the welfare of the good people of Kano State, whose lives have been positively impacted by his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to their well-being.

As Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf celebrates his 62nd birthday, Lawal prayed to Almighty Allah to grant him good health, wisdom, and the strength to continue serving the people of Kano State.

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Rep Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Donates Over 9 Million Naira (9,640,000) to Bichi Indigent Science and Technical Boarding School Students as They Resume to School

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On Saturday, the Kabir Abubakar Bichi Foundation, under the chairmanship of Dr. Habibu Usman Abdu, inaugurated the support of a 20 thousand Naira stipend each to students who are indigenes of Bichi. The event was held at FCE T Bichi.

It’s a tradition maintained by Rep Abubakar Kabir Abubakar to support indigent students from Bichi when they return to boarding school during every term and after vacation.

In his remarks during the occasion, Rep Abubakar Kabir Abubakar urged the students to dedicate themselves to their studies and pledged to continue helping them.

Abubakar Kabir Abubakar said very soon he will renovate 8 secondary schools in his constituency and pledged to sponsor indigenes of the area, mostly women, to Egypt and Saudi Arabia for their tertiary education.

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“Our aim is to ensure we get more engineers and doctors, and the renovation of the schools is to make sure students and pupils are not sitting on the floor. We don’t want to see any roof wiped out from classes, and the hostels renovated because the dignity of students is to make sure they sleep comfortably,” said Rep Bichi.

Rep Bichi said the federal government has also allocated over 1.5 billion for the renovation of Dawakin Tofa Science College and GSS Bichi will also be renovated. He noted that Dan Cin Cin Secondary School is also included.

Rep Bichi added that Hagagawa Primary School will be reconstructed in such a way that it will compete with all the private schools where sons of politicians are attending. He noted that six more primary schools will also be renovated, including Chiranchi and Sabonlayi. “We don’t want to play politics with education; that is why we are inviting all and sundry to come and help us in uplifting education in the state,” he said.

According to him, apart from 106 teachers manning schools in the area, they have employed 200 more teachers in Bichi, and their screening will soon start. “We are doing this because we have a scarcity of teachers,” he added.

He also thanked members of the committee for the disbursement of scholarships and their dedication to education.

The conglomeration of students, which included both male and female, thanked Rep Abubakar Kabir Abubakar for the gesture.

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