Need to support girls’ education

Education is a powerful weapon for national growth and development and also one of the strongest instruments for reducing poverty, crimes and improving health, gender equality, peace and stability.

Education provides stability in life, and it’s something that no one can ever take away from you. By being well educated, you increase your chances for better career opportunities and open up new doors for yourself. It also contributes to the betterment of a society as a whole. It develops a society in which people are aware of their rights and duties.

According to the World Bank, everyday, girls face barriers to education caused by poverty, cultural norms and practices, poor infrastructure, violence and fragility.

According to UNICEF, investing in girl education transforms communities, countries and the entire world. Girls who receive education are less likely to marry young and more likely to lead healthy, productive lives. They participate in decisions that most affect them, and build better futures for themselves and their families.

Girls’ education strengthens economies and reduces inequality.

Equipping a girl child with basic skills such as reading, writing and critical thinking enables her to understand information provided to her well beyond the school aged years and give her the opportunity to learn a meaningful livelihood.

Girls’ education is crucial for national development and the role of women cannot be underestimated. Mary

Oluwatosin Afolabi writes from the Department of Mass communication, University of Maiduguri