Nasarawa State Ministry of Women Affairs Pledges Sustainable Skills for Girl Child Empowerment

The Nasarawa State Ministry of Women Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping the girl child with sustainable skills for self-reliance.

Mohammed Uba Mohammed, the ministry’s covering Permanent Secretary, made this promise at the “Girls Mentorship and Creativity” program, commemorating the International Day of the Girl Child.

Organized by Beyond the Pages and Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), the event brought together female students from public schools across the state.

The program aimed to provide a platform for mentorship, skills acquisition and empowerment, aligning with the International Day of the Girl Child.

Key takeaways from the event include:

Empowerment Through Education: Panelists emphasized the importance of education in attaining greatness, urging participants to take their studies seriously.
Mentorship and Skills Acquisition: Abeshi Elizabeth advised the girls to be open to mentorship and cultivate regular studying habits to acquire skills guiding their career pursuits.
Self-Reliance: Hajiya Aishatu Aliyu Isoga, State Coordinator of AGILE, encouraged the girls to equip themselves with skills ensuring self-reliance upon graduation.
Building Self-Esteem: Participants appreciated the event for broadening their knowledge in mentorship, skills acquisition and self-esteem building.

The Nasarawa State Ministry of Women Affairs prioritizes the girl child’s welfare, focusing on skills acquisition, education and empowerment .