The Universal Basic Education Commission has rehabilitated the Alternative High School for Girls in Agboju, Lagos, to help girls and young mothers whose education was disrupted by pregnancy, poverty and other social challenges return to school.
UBEC Executive Secretary Aisha Garba said no girl who drops out of school should be considered a lost cause while commissioning the renovated facility in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area.
“No girl who drops out of school should be regarded as a lost cause,” Garba said.
She said the school will enable beneficiaries to complete their secondary education, acquire vocational skills and prepare for productive futures.
The rehabilitated facility has two blocks with more than 26 classrooms, laboratories for agriculture, physics and biology, a library, ICT facilities and vocational training areas for cosmetology, garment-making, hairdressing, catering and home economics.
Garba commended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for supporting girls’ education and empowerment, noting that the vision for the school dates to 2007, when she was first lady of Lagos State.
She said the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on education and human capital development.
Garba also disclosed that UBEC is rehabilitating another Alternative High School for Girls in Ikorodu and pledged to expand alternative education through partnerships with state governments and other stakeholders.
“We are determined to continue creating pathways for children and young people whose education has been disrupted to return to learning, acquire relevant skills and fulfill their potential,” she said.
Representing the first lady, Hajiya Nana Shettima described girls’ education as critical to nation-building and urged students to remain focused and resilient.
Lagos first lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu described the project as a fresh opportunity for young women, saying educating girls strengthens families, communities and the nation.
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