Beneficiaries of the Girls’ Scholarship Programme in Gombe State have commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his sustained commitment to improving girl-child education through the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project.
The commendation followed the ongoing distribution of ATM cards to 12,101 female students across public schools in the state, marking the first phase of the AGILE scholarship scheme.
This was contained in a statement issued by the State Ministry of Education after the Commissioner for Education, Professor Aishatu Umar Maigari, led a monitoring team to assess the exercise in selected schools.
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Professor Maigari, who also chairs the AGILE Project Steering Committee, said the initiative is part of Governor Yahaya’s deliberate effort to bridge educational gaps and empower adolescent girls to stay in school through financial support.
“Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya remains deeply concerned about the welfare of the younger generation, particularly adolescent girls who are our future leaders,” she said. “This scholarship will boost their confidence and encourage them to complete their education.”
Earlier, the Project Coordinator of the AGILE Project, Dr. Amina Haruna Abdul, explained that the distribution exercise followed the official flag-off of the scheme by the state government, adding that all beneficiaries across public schools would be reached in due course.
The monitoring team also included the Special Adviser to the Governor on Donor Partners, Dr. Ishiyaku Ibrahim Babayo, and the Director of School Services, Yusuf Muhammad.
Members of the School-Based Management Committees (SBMC), principals, and students applauded the government’s efforts, describing the scholarship as a historic milestone for girl-child education in Gombe State.
They lauded Governor Yahaya for investing in education and promoting policies that empower young girls academically and financially.
