GHIV Africa and UNICEF Enroll 877 Children in Yobe

GHIV Africa, with support from UNICEF and Education Cannot Wait, has facilitated the enrollment of 877 out-of-school children in formal schools in Jakusko Local Government Area, Yobe state. This initiative also provided vocational skills to 150 beneficiaries and allowed 53 Tsangaya learners to continue their Islamic education.

The children were part of 1,080 learners who completed a non-formal education program under the Education Cannot Wait Multi-Year Resilience Programme (MYRP II). The mainstreaming ceremony took place on Thursday, where Dr Abba Idris Adam, Yobe state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, praised the efforts of GHIV Africa and its partners.

He emphasized the government's commitment to quality education and urged community support for the beneficiaries. GHIV Africa Executive Director, Mrs Mulikat Bamidele, noted that the program is in its second year and aims to extend educational opportunities to more communities.

The beneficiaries received school uniforms, writing materials, and certificates recognizing their achievements.