Jigawa Assembly Urges Global Push for Girls’ Education Safety

Jigawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, has urged for enhanced global cooperation and decisive measures to safeguard girls’ education, safety, and security. He delivered this message following a children’s parliamentary session conducted by female students to mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child.

Dangyatin emphasized that educating and empowering girls is fundamental to sustainable development. He expressed concern that millions of girls worldwide still encounter significant obstacles. These barriers include insecurity, conflict, displacement, and poverty, which disrupt their learning and jeopardize their futures.

Strengthening Commitment to Girls’ Education

The Speaker reaffirmed the legislature’s dedication to backing policies and legislation that enhance access to quality education. He also pledged support for initiatives creating economic opportunities and ensuring protection for all children, with a special focus on girls.

Highlighting the state’s financial commitment, Dangyatin pointed to the substantial education budgets. “We supported the allocation of 32 percent of the 2024 budget and 26 percent of the 2025 budget to education,” he stated. He confirmed these investments are already producing positive outcomes, such as improved learning results, a reduction in out-of-school children, and expanded educational access across all social and geographical backgrounds.

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A Future with Female Leadership

Dangyatin praised the girls’ impressive performance during the mock parliamentary session. He voiced his optimism that this could pave the way for a future where a female Speaker presides over the Jigawa House of Assembly.

During their session, the children parliamentarians presented specific appeals to the state government. They called for the establishment of digital learning centers in every local government area. This initiative aims to boost access to technology and modern education tools. The students also commended Governor Malam Umar Namadi for his continued policy of free education for girls from primary through university levels, describing it as a vital lifeline for thousands of families across Jigawa State.