The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Second Chance Programme in Kano State has successfully enrolled 5,000 out-of-school girls back into the educational system. This was announced by Dr. Auwal Halilu, Technical Assistant for the AGILE Second Chance Programme, during a one-day training session for enumerators on the enrollment and validation of out-of-school girls held at the Centre for Reading, Bayero University, Kano.

Dr. Halilu explained that the training session served as a refresher for enumerators who have been instrumental in identifying out-of-school girls aged 15 to 25. “We have done a lot of work in November and early December, during which we identified 5,000 young girls. Some of the girls are above fifteen and they are all enrolled in young adult learning classes,” Dr. Halilu stated.

Cross section of enumerators during the session

He emphasized the importance of the refresher training, noting that it aligns with the objectives and ideals of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to see education prosper in Kano State. “We felt that our enumerators need to refresh their memory by 2025 in line with the objective and ideals of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to see that education prospers in Kano State. In AGILE Second Chance, we see the need to set a target, and by 2025, we aim to have young girls aged 15 to 25 returned to school,” he added.

The training focused on introducing enumerators to modern techniques, respecting clients, and cultural sensitivity. Dr. Halilu expressed the ambitious goal of returning ten thousand out-of-school girls to school each quarter, aiming to have at least 40,000 girls back in school by the end of 2025.

Hajiya Jamila Ibrahim addressing news men

Hajiya Jamila Ibrahim, another key figure in the programme, highlighted the importance of the refresher training for the enumerators. “We want our enumerators to put in more effort. We want to encourage them and show them the government’s interest in what they are doing and motivate them,” she said.

The enumerators shared their experiences and the impact of the training. Enumerator Ahmad Sani Saye expressed his satisfaction, stating, “We are very glad and the training has refreshed our minds.” Hadiza Ibrahim, who works at a private and voluntary institution board, emphasized the significance of the programme, saying, “Second Chance is a great opportunity to support the girl child. We are ready and understand what is supposed to be done.”

The AGILE Second Chance Programme aims to provide educational opportunities for out-of-school girls, enhancing their chances of a brighter future and contributing to the overall development of the region.

Gwale Old Boys Association (GOBA) Announces Annual General Meeting and Election of National Executives

The National President of the Gwale Old Boys Association (GOBA), Engr. Hassan Abdulkadir, on behalf of the national officials, has cordially invited members to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the General Election of the National Executives Council. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM prompt at the Murtala Mahd Hall, GGSS Gwale.

In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Bashir Habib Yahya, the association emphasized the importance of the AGM and the election in shaping the future of GOBA. The meeting will provide an opportunity for members to engage in discussions, review the association’s activities, and elect new leaders who will steer the association towards achieving its goals.

The AGM is expected to attract a large turnout of members, including former students of Government Unity College, Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State, one of the renowned secondary schools in Northern Nigeria. The event will serve as a platform for networking, sharing experiences, and fostering a sense of community among the alumni.

Members are encouraged to attend the meeting promptly and participate actively in the proceedings. The election of the new national executives is a critical aspect of the AGM, as it will determine the leadership that will guide the association in the coming years.

Adnan Mukhtar & Associates, in collaboration with the Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Foundation, is set to host a one-day Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo Annual Public Lecture. This year’s theme is “The Role of Social Media in Nation-Building,” in commemoration of the birthday of Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, the President of MAAUN Group of Universities.

The event is scheduled for Monday, December 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM and will be held at the Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Research and Training, Mambayya House.

The guest speaker for the lecture will be Mallam Yushau A. Shuaib, a renowned public relations expert and social media influencer. The occasion will be chaired by Dr. Sule Yau Sule from the Department of Mass Communication at Bayero University, Kano.

Invited guests include distinguished personalities such as Dr. Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Dr. Bala Muhammad Tukur, and Amina Ibrahim Idris.

The lecture aims to explore the significant impact of social media on nation-building, emphasizing how digital platforms can be harnessed to foster unity, drive development, and promote positive change within communities.

This annual lecture is a key event that brings together scholars, practitioners, and the general public to engage in insightful discussions and share ideas on leveraging social media for societal advancement.

For further information or to confirm attendance, please contact the organizers at 08033255841 or 09098150869.