Education

By Danhassan Abubakar  Connected Development (CODE), backed by the Malala Fund, has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting girls’ education in Bauchi State through sustained mentorship, leadership, and entrepreneurship programs. Speaking at a capacity-building training and curriculum unveiling in Bauchi, CODE’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Hyeladzira James Mshelia, celebrated the Girl-Child Education Project’s (GEP) growing impact. […]

By Danhassan Abubakar  The Connected Development (CODE) Girls Education Project is driving a quiet but powerful transformation across Bauchi, Ningi, Alkaleri, and Zaki Local Government Areas, reshaping not only access to education but the confidence and aspirations of young girls. What began as a targeted intervention is now evolving into a movement, influencing how communities

By Danhassan Abubakar  A girl-centered organisation, Nurture and Empower Her Initiative (NEHI), has sought collaboration with the Bauchi State Ministry of Education to strengthen menstrual hygiene education in schools across the state. A press statement by the information officer of the ministry, Jalaludeen Usman, said the request was made during a courtesy visit by a

By Bashir Hassan Abubakar A project aimed at returning adolescent mothers whose education was disrupted by early marriage or pregnancy back to school has been launched in Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The initiative targets improved access, retention, and completion of secondary education for vulnerable girls across selected communities. The three-year project, known

By Bashir Hassan  The Permanent Secretary of the Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Abduhamid Mohammed, has expressed optimism over a proposed partnership with New Globe, an international education support organisation, aimed at enhancing the delivery of basic education in the state. Mohammed stated that the collaboration is expected to help address key challenges

By Danhassan  Abubakar As part of activities marking the International Day of the Girl Child, a media based non profit organisation, Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD) has distributed learning materials to over 50 schoolgirls at Barangada Primary School in Bauchi. Speaking at the event on Tuesday, the Executive Director of J4PD, Ms.

By Lizzy Carr Bauchi State First Lady, Hajiya (Dr.) Aisha Bala Mohammed, has praised Nigerian girls for standing up for education, health, and dignity — demonstrating leadership and resilience even in times of crisis. She made the remark during the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child celebration at the Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu Square, Government

By Danhassan Abubakar  The Bauchi State Government has expressed deep appreciation to the Global Affairs Canada–funded ASPIRE Project, implemented by Plan International Nigeria, for donating essential teaching and learning materials to 50 schools across the state. The State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Lawan Rimin Zayan, conveyed the government’s gratitude during a formal handover ceremony held

By Bashir Hassan  In a bold step towards improving education outcomes for girls in Bauchi State, Connected Development (CODE), with support from Malala Fund, has unveiled groundbreaking findings on the challenges facing the sector and introduced citizen-driven tools to enhance transparency and accountability. The dissemination meeting, held in Bauchi, drew the participation of government officials,