Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto reiterated this at the flagging-off ceremony for the Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project and the disbursement of School Improvement Grants to 240 secondary schools.

In Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria, many do not have access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities, suitable and reasonably priced menstrual hygiene products, information on healthy practices, or a safe space where they can manage their periods without shame or stigma.

Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto has rated the state highly in fulfilling his administration’s 9-point innovative smart agenda, noting that the government made prudent use of the 2024 Budget.

Nasiru Abubakar, the Chairman of the Community of Practice (CoP) and Program Manager of the State Emergency Routine Immunisation Coordination Centre (SERICC), made the call in Sokoto.

In several rural communities within Nigeria’s Northwest State of Sokoto, the educational environment is significantly lacking in female educators, which adversely affects many girls who might have drawn inspiration from the presence of role models.

Kowace shekara, dimbin mutane a cikin miliyoyin, na fuskantar bakin ciki na cin zarafin jinsi ta hanyar jima’i a fadin duniya. Wadanan qididdiga ba kawai lambobi ba ne kawai abubuwa ne da suka wakilci wata rayuwar da ta samu canji har abada.

The shift from silence to activism is a testament to the Sokoto community’s increasing understanding and involvement in addressing sexual and gender-based violence, offering a glimmer of hope in the fight against this pervasive issue.

“Girls in marginalised communities, particularly in the north, face multiple challenges including poverty, insecurity and socio-cultural barriers that hinder their access to education.”

ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication has urged all stakeholders to prioritise the fight against GBV and ensure that every Nigerian can live free from fear and violence.

The Women Advancement Network (WOFAN), a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth, recognised women in agriculture’s unique challenges. These women not only deal with the harsh realities of farming but also endure societal expectations, limited access to resources, and a lack of recognition for their contributions.