The Kaduna State Government has joined forces with the United Nations Children’s Fund to support the Reaching Out-of-school Children project, aimed at providing quality education to over 200,000 out-of-school children in the state.
The Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, made this announcement during the signing ceremony at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, on Friday. She stated that the project aims to enjoy all children in the state have access to quality education, regardless of their circumstances.
“This project marks a crucial step in our shared commitment to ensuring that children in Kaduna State have access to quality education, regardless of their circumstances,” she observed.
Balarabe also stressed that the project seeks to change the narrative for out-of-school children, particularly girls, children with disabilities, and adolescents, by providing them with a path to education, opportunities and a brighter future.
“Education is the foundation of a prosperous society, and its importance in shaping the future of our state cannot be overstated,” she mused. She would also commend UNICEF and other partners for the their unflinching support. “We are committed to prioritising education in our budgets and deepening our partnerships with organisations like UNICEF to ensure every child has access to quality education.”
She added, “The ROOSC project directly addresses one of our most significant challenges, the high number of out-of-school children, many of whom are girls, children with disabilities, and adolescents. We are committed to maximizing the impact of our resources….”
