From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
Kaduna State Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe opined that education and skills are transformative tools essential for closing gender gaps, especially in economic and political empowerment, and for achieving Nigeria’s full potential.
She asserted this during the conference with traditional and religious leaders in the North West of Nigeria on improving adolescent girls education.
According to her, Nigeria’s population comprised of more than 49% women, and to ignore the educational needs of this population is to hold back the progress of the nation.
She stressed that education lies at the heart of national development, impacting every sector and benefiting every community.
The Deputy Governor added that when girls are educated, the ripple effect reaches every aspect of society, fostering economic stability, reducing poverty, and promoting national security.
