AGILE Launches Training to Combat School Gender Violence

The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) has launched a five-day training program for school principals and male teachers in Kogi State, focusing on preventing and addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in schools. Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Oricha, the State Project Coordinator of Kogi AGILE, emphasized the need for this training due to rising GBV reports, particularly in educational settings.

The program, held in Lokoja, aims to equip educators with the necessary skills to mitigate GBV and promote a safer environment for schoolgirls. Oricha highlighted the importance of vigilance among teachers, especially with ongoing construction projects in schools.

Accountability measures, including grievance redress mechanism (GRM) boxes and hotlines, have been established to facilitate reporting of GBV incidents. Mrs Roseline Ozovehe, the GRM Officer for Kogi AGILE, mentioned that monitoring teams assess compliance with project guidelines.

Joy Oluwaseun Akiola, a GBV specialist, contributed to the training, reinforcing the initiative's commitment to reducing GBV in schools.