Stakeholders seek stronger investment in girl-child empowerment

Stakeholders have called for stronger investment in girl-child empowerment and education, emphasizing its importance in leadership development, national growth, and the prevention of human trafficking and other forms of exploitation. At a graduation ceremony for the first cohort of the African Girl Guides’ 12-week leadership and empowerment programme, representatives from government agencies, civil society organisations, trainers, parents, and young women discussed the challenges and opportunities in promoting girl-child education across Nigeria.

The Founder of Uplift International, Nelson Ogohi, highlighted the need to treat investment in the girl child as a national priority, particularly in areas where girls face barriers to education. He stressed that empowering women is crucial for national development, as women play a critical role in shaping future generations.

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