Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board Urges Afo People to Prioritize Girl-Child Education

Doctor Hashiya Ahmed, Secretary of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board, has emphasized the importance of girl-child education in Afo community during an event organized by the National leadership of Afo Women Emeneligesu Association in Lafia.

The event was held to honor Agbawu Mek Agbawu, the newly elected Chairman of Kokona Local Government Council. Doctor Ahmed stressed that investing in girl-child education is crucial for their future and urged Afo parents to prioritize their daughters’ education.

Key Calls to Action

Invest in Girl-Child Education: Doctor Ahmed emphasized the importance of education for girls to secure their future.
Women Inclusiveness in Governance: Former Commissioner Jamila Dogara Sarkin and Deputy Director Elizabeth Uwelo advocated for increased women’s participation in governance.
Rise to the Occasion: SA to the Governor, Khadija Adamu, expressed dissatisfaction with the low level of education among Afo girls and urged parents to take action.

The National President of AfoImeneLikpakwaLigesu, Comrade Katimw Suleiman Oga, explained that the event aimed to identify with Agbawu Mek Agbawu, the new Chairman of Kokona Local Government.

In response, Mrs. Roda Agbawu, wife of the Chairman and Director of Nurses Services, appreciated the association’s support and assured the women of better days ahead.

This call to action demonstrates the Nasarawa State government’s commitment to promoting education and women’s empowerment, aligning with global initiatives to enhance women’s representation in local governance.