The World Bank has pledged $1.2 billion to support girls’ education in 18 Nigerian states, aiming to improve secondary education and empower adolescent girls. The investment is part of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) program.
- Key Points:
Investment: The World Bank’s $1.2 billion investment will support secondary education for adolescent girls in 18 Nigerian states. - Target States: The AGILE program targets 18 states, including Borno, Ekiti, Kebbi, Kaduna, Plateau, Katsina, Kano, Adamawa, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Bauchi, Jigawa, Yobe, Kwara, Gombe, Sokoto, and Zamfara.
- Beneficiaries: The initiative aims to reach 15.2 million students, with 8.6 million being adolescent girls.
- Progress: The AGILE program has already made significant strides, with 104 new secondary schools built and 3,922 schools rehabilitated.
Source: Nairametrics
