Friday, December 06, 2024 -The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has reaffirmed that Islam supports the education of the girl-child, emphasizing its role in societal development.
Speaking at the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment
(AGILE) project in Bauchi, organized by the Ministry of Education with World
Bank support, the Sultan called for a shift in social and cultural norms that
hinder girls' education, particularly in the northeastern region.
Themed “Overcoming Social and
Cultural Norms on Girl Education in the North East Zone: Roles of Traditional
and Religious Leaders,” the event highlighted barriers to girl-child
education.
“Islam is not against the education of the girl-child,” the Sultan
stated. “The key is educating people about its importance. Educating girls
equips them to better society, care for themselves, their families, and their
communities, regardless of ethno-religious differences.”
The Sultan also called on northern governors to prioritize funding for
education to address the issue. He noted observing children hawking during
school hours and stressed the importance of ensuring all children have access
to formal education.
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