Abuja: The School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) in Jigawa have commended the European Union (EU) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for their implementation of the school enrolment campaign in the state. Mr. Ja’afar Danbaba, SBMC Chairman of Jahun Local Government Council, made the remarks on Monday in Dutse.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the intervention aims to improve school enrolment in seven pilot local government areas and has been described as ‘commendable and timely.’ The campaign includes a town hall meeting to mobilize stakeholders and promote understanding of their individual and collective roles in increasing school enrolment.
Ahmad Ciroma, SBMC Chairman of Birnin Kudu LGC, emphasized the need for the campaign’s sustainability to enhance enrolment and retention in schools. He noted the importance of regular campaigns to engage the community in addressing issues that require prolonged intervention, particularly those requiring behavioral change. He appealed to the state government and partners to continue these campaigns even after the EU and UNICEF intervention concludes.
Aminu Hassan and Ali Babale, SBMC Chairmen of Hadejia and Kafin Hausa respectively, praised the inclusion of mothers in the campaign. Hassan noted the positive changes resulting from the inclusion of women in educational discussions, which were previously male-dominated. Babale described the campaign as an effective strategy to raise awareness about improving school enrolment in the state. He also stressed the need for sustainability and urged for the campaign’s expansion to all local government areas to boost enrolment statewide.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the EU and UNICEF officially launched the school enrolment campaign on Monday in collaboration with the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).
