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‎AGILE Holds Strategic Planning Meeting for Year Two Alternative Education Implementation in Niger State
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‎The Niger State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) had on the 1st of April, 2026, convened a crucial planning meeting at the AGILE Conference Hall in Minna to strategize for the second year implementation of its Alternative Education Activities.
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‎The meeting brought together key stakeholders in the education sector, the implementing partner - Women Advocating for Gender Solution and Mentorship (WAGS-M) and government representatives to review progress made in the first year and map out actionable plans for improved delivery in the coming phase.
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‎In her opening remarks, the State Project Coordinator of AGILE, Hajiya Maimunat Ibrahim Tahir, welcomed participants and emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration in expanding access to non - formal education for out - of - school adolescent girls and young women within the ages of 15 to 22 in the state. She commended WAGS - M for the remarkable work done in the first cohort of the program, as she highlighted the need to build on the successes of the first year while addressing identified gaps to ensure more impactful outcomes.
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‎ A comprehensive overview of the Year One implementation was presented by the Executive Director WAGS - M, Fauziya Abubakar Kure. The presentation outlined key achievements recorded, challenges encountered during ex*****on, and valuable lessons learned, providing a foundation for refining future strategies.
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‎Following this, the Component Lead Alternative Education, Rakiya Zakariya delivered a detailed presentation on the Year Two implementation plan, highlighting priority areas and expected outcomes, such as the 21, 450 beneficiary target given to Niger State and 330 facilitators are expected to come on board for the second cohort. All aimed at strengthening the delivery of alternative education programmes across targeted communities in the 25 LGAs across the state.
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‎The meeting also featured an interactive session where stakeholders actively contributed inputs, shared perspectives, and deliberated on the way forward. Key action points were identified to guide effective implementation, enhance coordination, and ensure sustainability of the programme.
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‎Goodwill messages were delivered by the Executive Director of the State Agency for Mass Education (SAME), Mal. Yunusa Jibrin, the representative of the Permanent Secretary, Niger State Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, who also serves as the Director of School Services, Mal Hassan Mohammed and the representative of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board, Mal. Umar Bala Ayawa. All speakers reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting inclusive and alternative education initiatives, particularly for out-of-school girls.
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‎The planning meeting marks a significant step in AGILE’s ongoing efforts to improve access to quality education for adolescent girls and reduce the number of out of school children in Niger State, reinforcing its commitment to empowering young girls through inclusive and innovative learning opportunities.

Communications Unit
Niger State AGILE
2/4/2026

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‎“In the spirit of celebration, Niger State AGILE calls on all stakeholders to unite and champion girl-child education.”
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Wishing you a very wonderful Eid celebration from all of us @ Niger State AGILE.

‎Niger State AGILE, CCHRS Train School Mentors on Safe Space Life Skills Programme
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‎The Niger State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), in collaboration with the Centre for Communication and Reproductive Health Services (CCHRS), has successfully conducted a step-down training for school mentors on the Safe Space Life Skills Programme for adolescent girls across Niger State.
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‎The training, which brought together selected school mentors from an additional 30 secondary schools, bringing it to a total of 195 schools currently implementing the program in the state, is aimed at strengthening the capacity of facilitators to effectively deliver structured life skills sessions within designated safe spaces.
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‎ The Safe Space Life Skills Programme is designed to equip adolescent girls with critical knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to make informed decisions about their education, health, and personal development.
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‎Facilitators at the training emphasized the importance of creating supportive and inclusive environments within schools where girls can freely express themselves, learn essential life skills, and receive guidance from trained mentors. The aim is to promote sustainability and a wider reach across participating schools. By empowering mentors with the right tools and methodologies, AGILE's goal is to foster safe, girl-friendly learning environments that encourage retention, academic excellence, and overall well-being.
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‎The programme focuses on key areas such as entrepreneur, self-esteem building, communication skills, leadership development, goal setting, menstrual hygiene management, and reproductive health awareness.
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‎This initiative aligns with the broader objectives of AGILE in Niger State, which seeks to improve access to quality education, enhance life opportunities for adolescent girls, and reduce barriers that hinder their full participation in society.
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‎Stakeholders present commended the collaboration, noting that investing in life skills education within safe spaces is a strategic step toward building resilient, informed, and empowered young women who can positively contribute to their communities.

Niger State AGILE Celebrates Governor Mohammed Umar Bago at 52

Niger State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) proudly joins the good people of Niger State in celebrating the Executive Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, as he marks his 52nd birthday.

Today, we honour a visionary leader whose administration has taken giant strides in repositioning the education sector, particularly in advancing the cause of the girl child. Under his purposeful leadership, Niger State has witnessed the introduction of favourable educational policies, the creation of safer and more inclusive learning environments, and the provision of financial support to vulnerable families — ensuring that no girl child is denied access to formal education.

Through sustained government commitment and strategic interventions, thousands of adolescent girls across the state now have renewed hope and opportunity to pursue their academic dreams in dignity and safety. These remarkable achievements reflect Your Excellency’s passion for education and your unwavering belief that educating the girl child is key to building a stronger and more prosperous Niger State.

As you celebrate this milestone, Niger State AGILE expresses its profound appreciation for your continuous support and dedication to empowering young girls through education.

We pray that Almighty Allah grants You good health, greater wisdom, and renewed strength to continue piloting the affairs of our dear state with excellence and compassion. May your tenure continue to bring progress, peace, and sustainable development to Niger State.

Happy 52nd Birthday, Your Excellency, Sir.

Signed:
Hajiya Maimunat Ibrahim Tahir
State Project Coordinator
Niger State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE)

NIGER STATE AGILE GRADUATES SAFE SCHOOLS GIRLS AND CONDUCTED EXAMINATION FOR SECOND CHANCE EDUCATION AT GGSS MINNA

It was a moment of glee and unprecedented joy as the students of Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Minna (Old Airport) graciously received in audience for the graduation of the Safe School Program, the Hon. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed, the Niger State AGILE Project Coordinator, Hajiya Maimuna Ibrahim Tahir, the Director General of Niger State Schools and Educational Reforms, Hajiya Maimuna Mohammed, and other dignitaries and implementing partners of AGILE. The Niger State Agile Safe Schools Initiative aims to create secure, resilient, and child-friendly learning environments across Niger State by strengthening school safety measures such as fencing, security personnel, community policing, and emergency preparedness. It promotes psychosocial support, disaster risk reduction, and active community participation to protect learners and ensure uninterrupted education across selected schools in Niger State.

In another development, the Niger State AGILE Project Coordinator led an AGILE team and implementing partners to supervise the conduct of the students writing examination for the Second Chance Education program held at the main hall of the Education Resource Centre. The Second Chance examination provides flexible learning opportunities for out-of-school children, youth, and adults—including girls affected by early marriage, child laborers, and displaced persons—through accelerated learning, evening classes, and vocational training.

The State Project Coordinator in her remarks appreciated members of the responsibility table and management team of GGSS Minna for attending the occasion and providing an enabling environment for the safe school approach to flourish, while charging the graduands to stick to what they learned from their various mentors and teach Safe School Education to others so as to enhance and improve the value of a girl child in the society.

The Hon. Commissioner, DG Schools and Educational Reforms, the Principal of the School, and implementing partners, in a separate goodwill message, urged the students to be good ambassadors of the Safe School Project and take their studies seriously so as to become tomorrow's champions.

Highlight of the occasion included symbolic presentation of sanitary pad to Safe School Students in GGSS, Minna

Niger State AGILE is empowering girl child education and creating a better opportunity for all girls to re-enroll, retain and complete their education for the betterment of all.

AGILE Communication Unit
16/2/2026

Niger State AGILE Trains School Officers to Launch Eco Clubs Across 165 Secondary Schools
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‎In a major step toward strengthening environmental education in schools, Niger State AGILE, in collaboration with the Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, has trained focal officers on the establishment of Eco Clubs across 165 public secondary schools in Niger State.
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‎The training which took place at the three senotirial zones - Bida, Kontogora and Minna, is designed to equip school focal officers with the skills needed to guide students in creating and sustaining Eco Clubs, which will serve as platforms for environmental education, leadership development, and climate awareness among students, especially the adolescent girls.
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‎It is believed that, the Eco Clubs will help students learn practical environmental solutions beyond the classroom curriculum, encouraging hands-on activities such as waste management, tree planting, recycling initiatives, and environmental awareness campaigns in their schools and communities.
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‎“Investing in the girl child through climate education is investing in resilience, innovation, and a healthier planet for all.”
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‎Communications Unit
Niger State AGILE
15/02/2026

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Niger State AGILE Seeks Collaboration with NIMC to Enroll CCT Beneficiaries for NIN
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‎The Niger State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has paid a courtesy visit to the National Identification Management Commission (NIMC) to seek collaboration on the enrollment of AGILE Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) beneficiaries into the National Identification Number (NIN) database.
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‎This initiative is in compliance with the directives of the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa mandating the inclusion of NIN in the data capture process for every child.
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‎ The partnership aims to ensure that adolescent girls, specifically, beneficiaries of the AGILE CCT program are properly identified, documented, and integrated into the national identity system, thereby strengthening transparency and accountability
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‎ Niger State AGILE reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that every girl child, especially from poor and vulnerable households in Niger State have access to quality education through the CCT support programs.

Communications Unit
Niger State AGILE
30/1/2026

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Empowering Girls Today, Transforming Niger State Tomorrow

‎🎓 Educate • 🤝 Empower • 🌱 Transform

‎Through quality education delivered in safe and supportive schools, AGILE empowers girls to dream bigger and go further. Scholarships and community engagement ensure families become partners in girls’ education.

‎With trained teachers and strengthened education systems, AGILE is shaping a future where educated girls drive social and economic transformation across Niger State.

~‎Join us in empowering the girls of Niger State

Keeping Girls in School, Preparing Them for Life

📖 Building Knowledge • 💪 Strength • 🚪 Opportunities

AGILE ensures girls stay in school by providing safe learning spaces, scholarships, and family support. Improved facilities and WASH services create dignity and safety, while life-skills sessions build confidence, resilience, and self-expression.

By training teachers and supporting education policies, AGILE prepares girls not just for school—but for life, leadership, and the future workforce.

~Join us in empowering the girls of Niger State

Empower Her Today, Change the World Tomorrow

📚 Education • 💡 Empowerment • 🌍 Sustainable Futures

The Niger State AGILE Project creates safe, accessible, and girl-friendly schools through renovated classrooms, newly constructed school blocks, and improved WASH facilities—ensuring girls can learn without fear and closer to home.

Through Conditional Cash Transfers (CCTs), community sensitization, and life-skills education, AGILE removes financial and cultural barriers that keep girls out of school.

By strengthening teachers and education systems, we are building lasting change for Niger State.

~Join us in empowering the girls of Niger State