Kogi Education Commissioner Promotes Girls' Education Initiatives

During the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child celebration in Lokoja, Mr Wemi Jones, the Commissioner for Education in Kogi State, assured attendees of the government's commitment to tackling child marriage and promoting girls' education. The event, organized by the Kogi State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in collaboration with the State Ministry of Education, took place at GYB Model Science Secondary School.

Jones highlighted the importance of creating an enabling environment for adolescent girls to access education and develop their potential. He stated that the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is dedicated to supporting the AGILE project, which aims to improve educational opportunities for girls.

Jones condemned child marriage as a criminal offense and warned of legal consequences for offenders. Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Oricha, the Kogi AGILE Project Coordinator, emphasized the need for community participation to combat harmful practices and support girls' educational development.