By Suleiman Abubakar Rimi Uku Lafia
In a continued push to enhance access to education for adolescent girls in Nasarawa State, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. John D.W. Mamman, joined the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Tosline Akabe, at a high-level stakeholders' meeting of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) , a World Bank-supported intervention targeting out-of-school girls.
The event, held at the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Lafia, brought together key officials, including the State Coordinator of AGILE, Hajiya Aishatu Aliyu, senior government functionaries, and traditional leaders.
In his address, Dr. Mamman reaffirmed the commitment of the Nasarawa State Government to improving inclusive and quality education for all, particularly for the girl-child.
He highlighted the administration’s ongoing reforms aimed at removing barriers to education and creating safe, enabling learning environments.
Mrs. Tosline Akabe praised the objectives of the AGILE project, describing it as a timely intervention that empowers girls with knowledge, life skills, and resilience.
She called on communities, parents, and stakeholders to support the initiative to ensure its sustainability and long-term impact.
The AGILE program aims to reduce the number of out-of-school girls through targeted educational investments, life skills training, and community engagement across Nigeria, with Nasarawa State as one of the key beneficiaries.
