Yemi Obafemi
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu said girls should be given the opportunity to fulfill their dreams.
She made the disclosure when the minister of education, Prof Tahir Mamman, and his management team, paid her a visit in her office at the State House Abuja on Friday 3rd May.
However, the first lady said insecurity is posing a threat on girl child education, but it won’t stop them from giving this generation what they deserve.
“Education is the way to grow as a nation. We know insecurity is there, discouraging girl child education, but we will not be intimidated from giving this generation what they deserve, quality education.
“Governors should be encouraged to adopt the Alternative High School for Girls. Once UBEC builds one in the state, they should build more. These girls should be given the opportunity to fulfill their dreams. How will they fill on their resume, I went to Second Chance School, and people will ask, what did you do?”
In a statement issued by her senior special assistant on media, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady said he will join the federal ministry of education to get more teachers for government schools in the country.
“I will join you to champion the drive for more teachers in the country. They are very important to the teaching outcomes we get”, she said.
The First Lady further commended the minister for approving the changing of Second Chance School to Alternative High School for Girls, saying the new name is more dignifying.
In his remarks, the Minister, Prof Tahir Mamman explained that his Ministry is introducing Skills Acquisition from the primary school level.
“The issue of Out of out-of-school children is getting our due attention. Only about 25% of our youth get into tertiary institutions. We have to see to the others that are just there. We must get them well trained in their chosen skills”.
He stated that the ministry is prioritizing those who want to study education in Tertiary Institutions.
Prof. Mamman then presented 100 General Scholarships for Female Students and 1000 Bursary Awards for those studying education to the First Lady.
Those on the visit include the minister of state for education, Dr Yusuf Tanko Sununu; DG NEPAD, Princess Gloria Akoundo; the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education Mrs didi Walson- Jack; and other Directors in the ministry.
