Kano State’s Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Second Chance Programme has reintegrated 5,000 out-of-school girls into the educational system.
This was revealed by Dr. Auwal Halilu, the programme’s Technical Assistant, during a one-day training session for enumerators at the Centre for Reading, Bayero University, Kano. The session focused on enhancing the skills of enumerators tasked with identifying out-of-school girls aged 15 to 25.
“We have made significant progress in November and early December, identifying 5,000 young girls. Some of them are over 15 years old, and they have now been enrolled in young adult learning classes,” Dr. Halilu stated.
He highlighted the importance of the training, saying, “We believe our enumerators need to refresh their knowledge to align with the objectives and ideals of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who is committed to advancing education in Kano State. By 2025, we aim to ensure that young girls aged 15 to 25 are back in school.”
The programme has set a target to re-enroll 10,000 girls each quarter, with the goal of having 40,000 girls back in school by the end of 2025.
Hajiya Jamila Ibrahim, the Second Chance Component Lead for AGILE Kano, emphasized the importance of motivating the enumerators. “We want our enumerators to put in more effort. We aim to encourage them and demonstrate the government’s commitment to their work,” she remarked.
Hajiya Jamila Ibrahim Second chance Component Lead AGILE Kano
Enumerators at the training shared their experiences. Ahmad Sani Saye said, “We are very pleased, and the training has refreshed our minds.” Hadiza Ibrahim, an enumerator with a private and voluntary institution board, added, “The Second Chance Programme is a great opportunity to support the girl child. We are ready and fully understand what needs to be done.”
The AGILE Second Chance Programme is focused on providing educational opportunities for out-of-school girls, aiming to improve their prospects and contribute to the development of Kano State.
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