Kogi State Government Boosts Girls' Education and Rights
The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to quality education for adolescent girls and combating child marriage. This was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, during the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child celebration in Lokoja, organized by the Kogi State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in collaboration with the State Ministry of Education.
The event, held at GYB Model Science Secondary School, focused on the theme “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights.” Jones emphasized the government's dedication to providing a safe learning environment for girls and warned against child marriage, stating that offenders would face legal consequences. He encouraged girls to prioritize their education for personal development and future leadership.
Kogi AGILE State Project Coordinator, Ahmed Tijani Oricha, highlighted the project's efforts to improve girls' education and welfare, including infrastructure development and support programs. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo's administration is committed to the successful implementation of these initiatives.
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