Kano State in Nigeria disburses N1.5 billion to support girls
Published Apr 12, 2019
Image Credit: Global Partnership for Education
Under a GPE grant, Kano
State in Nigeria started the disbursement of N1.5 billion (approx. US$4.1
million) in scholarships to 34,698 schoolgirls in the state to improve access
to quality education.
The government has
recruited 1,500 certified female teachers in the state to enhance teaching and
learning outcomes in public schools. In addition, the government has also
rehabilitated 14 primary schools in the state. He called on parents to use the
scholarship to achieve the intended objective, making sure girls stay in
school.
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Article source: Global Partnership for Education
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