Adamawa, AGILE empower 24,000 girls through education support
Adamawa, AGILE empower 24,000 girls through education support
The Adamawa Government, in collaboration with the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), has empowered 24,000 girls with N40,000 each to support their education.
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri disclosed this on Saturday during the unveiling of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) disbursement programme in Fufore Local Government Area.
Fintiri said the initiative was designed to boost access to education and expand economic opportunities for the girl-child across the state.
According to him, beneficiaries will receive N40,000 in the first term, while N10,000 each will be disbursed in the second and third terms.
He said the support is conditional on beneficiaries attaining at least 75 per cent school attendance.
The governor said the state government had laid a solid educational foundation by consistently paying WAEC and NECO examination fees for students.
He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to supporting girls to achieve their academic and professional aspirations, including careers in medicine, engineering and other fields.
Fintiri added that the programme also targets girls who dropped out of school, married girls and those with children.
He encouraged them to re-enrol, complete secondary education and proceed to tertiary institutions.
The governor also inaugurated several projects in Fufore LGA, including the Fresh Air Gate, Legislative Block, PDP Secretariat, Cottage Hospital and Government Lodge.
He said the projects were aimed at improving governance, healthcare delivery and infrastructure to enhance community welfare.
Also speaking, the Chairperson of Fufore LGA, Mrs Peace Audu, commended the governor for what she described as people-oriented leadership.
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Audu said the local council prioritised human capital development through the appointment of over 100 aides across 11 wards and empowerment of more than 200 women, youths and persons with special needs.
She said the council also executed infrastructure projects, including construction and renovation of palaces, legislative buildings, roads, drainage systems, markets and installation of solar street lights.
The chairperson expressed gratitude to the governor for his support and commitment to grassroots development.
VMT NEWS reports that highlights of the event included the presentation of dummy cheques to selected beneficiaries from various schools across the state.
