Malala, UN Assistant Secretary, Meets Zulum on Girls' Education in Borno
Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Laureate and United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed held an important meeting with Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State to discuss girls' education in the affected areas by Boko Haram in Borno.
During their meeting on Tuesday in the council chamber of the Maiduguri government residence, Malala stressed the need for parents, civil society and education activists to prioritize children's education. girls as a way to reduce the vulnerability of women in society.
She expressed concerns about the safety and security of girls' education and stressed the importance of investing in girls' education for future generations. Malala said education is the foundation for building a strong country, peace and stability, and should be a top priority in any society.
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Malala's visit to Borno State coincided with the celebration of her 10th anniversary of her speech at the UN and her 26th birthday on Wednesday.
She mentioned that every year on her birthday since her speech at the UN, she travels to different countries around the world to bring attention to the stories of other girls, emphasizing the importance of access to education for every girl.
“I want to remind girls and the world to think of the millions of girls who do not have access to education. Nigerian girls are so determined, committed and optimistic about a better future for themselves and for their country,” she said.
Malala stressed that there are many girls who have the potential to go on and change the world, and that it is the responsibility of the community to ensure that girls have access to education and can pursue their dreams.
In her remarks, UN Under-Secretary-General Amina Mohammed advocated for the implementation of free education up to senior secondary level to encourage girls' education in Nigeria. She praised the leadership style of the Zulum administration and highlighted the urgent need to improve funding for girls' education in the crisis-affected region.
Governor Babagana Zulum said the Borno state government is focused on ensuring that girls complete secondary school.
He highlighted the government's efforts to enroll more than 500,000 girls in public schools, improve infrastructure, hire more teachers, and improve the quality of education. He also mentioned the destruction of around a thousand classrooms by Boko Haram insurgents.
Governor Zulum reiterated the Borno State Government's commitment to promoting girls' education and providing girls with the opportunity to pursue their dreams in life
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Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Laureate and United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed held an important meeting with Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State to discuss girls' education in the affected areas by Boko Haram in Borno.
During their meeting on Tuesday in the council chamber of the Maiduguri government residence, Malala stressed the need for parents, civil society and education activists to prioritize children's education. girls as a way to reduce the vulnerability of women in society.
She expressed concerns about the safety and security of girls' education and stressed the importance of investing in girls' education for future generations. Malala said education is the foundation for building a strong country, peace and stability, and should be a top priority in any society.
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Malala's visit to Borno State coincided with the celebration of her 10th anniversary of her speech at the UN and her 26th birthday on Wednesday.
She mentioned that every year on her birthday since her speech at the UN, she travels to different countries around the world to bring attention to the stories of other girls, emphasizing the importance of access to education for every girl.
“I want to remind girls and the world to think of the millions of girls who do not have access to education. Nigerian girls are so determined, committed and optimistic about a better future for themselves and for their country,” she said.
Malala stressed that there are many girls who have the potential to go on and change the world, and that it is the responsibility of the community to ensure that girls have access to education and can pursue their dreams.
In her remarks, UN Under-Secretary-General Amina Mohammed advocated for the implementation of free education up to senior secondary level to encourage girls' education in Nigeria. She praised the leadership style of the Zulum administration and highlighted the urgent need to improve funding for girls' education in the crisis-affected region.
Governor Babagana Zulum said the Borno state government is focused on ensuring that girls complete secondary school.
He highlighted the government's efforts to enroll more than 500,000 girls in public schools, improve infrastructure, hire more teachers, and improve the quality of education. He also mentioned the destruction of around a thousand classrooms by Boko Haram insurgents.
Governor Zulum reiterated the Borno State Government's commitment to promoting girls' education and providing girls with the opportunity to pursue their dreams in life
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