A Non-Governmnetal Organisation, GAIN Africa Community Initiative, has urged the government and individuals to support the education of the vulnerable girls in the society.
Mr Julius Ogakwu Executive Director, Gain Africa, made the call during the unveiling of an educational project by the organisation in Abuja.
The event, which held at the Government Secondary School Sheda, Kwali Area Council of the FCT, was tagged: ‘Child Education, a pathway to meaningful societal development’.
Ogakwu who stressed the importance for education vulnerable-girls said that supporting educational development of the vulnerable girl-child in order to enhance societal growth.
On her part, Mrs Ojonugwa Yahaya, Programme Officer, Gain Africa, sensitised the female students on Menstral Hygiene and general Sanitation.
Yahaya said what inspired her to join Gain Africa was her passion for children and community development; and the NGO had given her that opportunity and platform to give back to the society.
Mrs Nefisah Kote, Gender officer, FCT Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), who was present at the event, stated that education is a vital tool for sustainable development; stressing that with quality education, anything was achievable irrespective of one’s status.
Mrs Titilayo Ayeni, Principal Government Secondary School Sheda, Kwali, Abuja, expressed gratitude to the NGO for choosing the school for the project.
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