Access Women Network and Evolve Charity Boost Girls' Education

Access Women Network (AWN) has partnered with Evolve Charity Trust to provide essential school supplies to girls across 17 schools in 12 states in Nigeria. The initiative targets students in Lagos, Abuja, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Kaduna, Kano, Imo, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Osun, and Edo States.

Supplies include uniforms, sandals, books, pens, and school bags, aimed at enhancing students' confidence and alleviating financial pressures on parents. Iyabo Soji-Okusanya, executive director of Corporate and Investment Banking at Access Bank Plc, stated that every girl deserves the necessary resources to learn and grow.

She emphasized AWN's commitment to promoting women's empowerment and supporting girls' education. Godwin Ejeh, project director of Evolve Charity Trust, highlighted the importance of supporting girl child education, stating that the initiative will help boost girls' confidence and ease the burden on their families.

The partners noted that access to basic school supplies is crucial for creating a supportive learning environment, particularly for financially constrained families.