The Zamfara Government on Friday reiterated its dedication to the success of the ‘Adolescent Girls Initiative Learning and Empowerment (AGILE)’ project in the state.
Speaking at the quarterly meeting of the State Project Steering Committee (SPSC) in Gusau, Alhaji Wadatau Madawaki, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, emphasized the government’s ongoing support. The AGILE project, a World Bank-assisted initiative by the Federal Ministry of Education, aims to enhance secondary education opportunities for adolescent girls aged 10 to 20.
“I am delighted to welcome you to this meeting that aims to appraise the progress for the last quarter of the project and also to review priorities and targets. We will continue to work for the success of the project to achieve Gov. Dauda Lawal’s administration’s goals in girls’ education and empowerment,” Madawaki said.
As Chairman of the SPSC, Madawaki expressed confidence in the project’s success through the continued dedication and collaboration of the state’s project implementation unit. He noted, “We are highly expected to achieve greater milestones in the coming quarters.”
The meeting also focused on approving actionable plans for the upcoming quarter. Madawaki praised the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) for their exceptional performance in the previous quarter, urging them to maintain their high standards.
The project has made significant progress, including the establishment of a teacher recruitment and deployment technical working group to draft a plan for hiring 2,000 teachers to address staffing gaps. Additionally, needs assessments were conducted on 441 schools and non-formal learning centers targeted for rehabilitation and provision of equipment for digital and livelihood skills.
“The government’s commitment and support to the AGILE project have been instrumental in the progress recorded. Your dedication and hard work have set a high standard, and I urge you to sustain these efforts as we plan for the next implementation cycle,” Madawaki added.
