This, among others, was the concern and submission of stakeholders who gathered on Tuesday in Abuja to brainstorm on the prospects and challenges of the girl-childSpeaking at the event put together by a coalition of girl leaders assembled by Malala Fund and Partners, stakeholders called for a dedicated focus and united front to advocate for girls’ safety in Nigerian schools.
Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons , Dr. Fatima Waziri–Azi, who represented Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the event, noted that educating a girl-child prepares her to face the reality of her society and empowers her to contribute positively to the nation at large.
In the same vein, senior special assistant, Inter-governmental Relations, Hannatu Dalhat, noted that if the girl-child is well supported, she can be well educated, realise her potentials, and contribute meaningfully to the society.
The stakeholders submitted that it was imperative for government to make schooling a fun and its environment safe for students especially the girl-child that is often the victim of school attacks.
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