FG, UBEC target 100,000 learners with N2bn scholarship support

…distributes 2m sanitary packs to keep girls in school The Federal Government, through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), is targeting 100,000 learners for scholarship grants worth N2 billion under its Learners Retention Support Programme, as authorities intensify efforts to reduce school dropout and improve access to basic education. The scholarship plan was announced alongside the nationwide distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and back-to-school materials to girls in public basic education schools across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, flagged off the distribution under the initiative, “Flow with Confidence 2.0: Keeping Every Girl in School,” at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, to mark the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child. The planned grants of N20,000 each are expected to support 100,000 learners, although further details on the eligibility criteria and disbursement schedule were not provided in the announcement. Maruf Tunji Alausa, minister of education, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to placing children at the centre of national development, saying investment in girls’ education, welfare and empowerment was critical to Nigeria’s future. According to a statement signed by Ikharo Attah, special adviser on media and communications to the minister, Alausa said removing barriers to school attendance and learning would enable girls to develop their abilities, pursue their aspirations and contribute to national development. He commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising children’s education under the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that access to quality education and the support needed to thrive were essential to developing future professionals and responsible citizens. Alausa said the Ministry of Education would continue to support initiatives that expand educational opportunities, promote learner retention and ensure that children, particularly girls facing barriers to education, have the opportunity to learn and contribute to the country’s development. The First Lady said the sanitary towel distribution was designed to protect girls’ dignity, improve menstrual health and hygiene, and support their continued participation in education. She recalled that the Renewed Hope Initiative launched the original “Flow with Confidence” programme on October 2, 2025, providing a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities. Tinubu called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of the expanded programme to ensure that the materials reach the intended beneficiaries. She also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and other community stakeholders to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation and create supportive environments for girls to remain in school. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

The Federal Government, through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), is targeting 100,000 learners for scholarship grants worth N2 billion under its Learners Retention Support Programme, as authorities intensify efforts to reduce school dropout and improve access to basic education. The scholarship plan was announced alongside the nationwide distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and back-to-school materials to girls in public basic education schools across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, flagged off the distribution under the initiative, “Flow with Confidence 2.0: Keeping Every Girl in School,” at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, to mark the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child. The planned grants of N20,000 each are expected to support 100,000 learners, although further details on the eligibility criteria and disbursement schedule were not provided in the announcement. Maruf Tunji Alausa, minister of education, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to placing children at the centre of national development, saying investment in girls’ education, welfare and empowerment was critical to Nigeria’s future. According to a statement signed by Ikharo Attah, special adviser on media and communications to the minister, Alausa said removing barriers to school attendance and learning would enable girls to develop their abilities, pursue their aspirations and contribute to national development. He commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising children’s education under the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that access to quality education and the support needed to thrive were essential to developing future professionals and responsible citizens. Alausa said the Ministry of Education would continue to support initiatives that expand educational opportunities, promote learner retention and ensure that children, particularly girls facing barriers to education, have the opportunity to learn and contribute to the country’s development. The First Lady said the sanitary towel distribution was designed to protect girls’ dignity, improve menstrual health and hygiene, and support their continued participation in education. She recalled that the Renewed Hope Initiative launched the original “Flow with Confidence” programme on October 2, 2025, providing a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities. Tinubu called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of the expanded programme to ensure that the materials reach the intended beneficiaries. She also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and other community stakeholders to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation and create supportive environments for girls to remain in school. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

The scholarship plan was announced alongside the nationwide distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and back-to-school materials to girls in public basic education schools across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, flagged off the distribution under the initiative, “Flow with Confidence 2.0: Keeping Every Girl in School,” at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, to mark the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child. The planned grants of N20,000 each are expected to support 100,000 learners, although further details on the eligibility criteria and disbursement schedule were not provided in the announcement. Maruf Tunji Alausa, minister of education, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to placing children at the centre of national development, saying investment in girls’ education, welfare and empowerment was critical to Nigeria’s future. According to a statement signed by Ikharo Attah, special adviser on media and communications to the minister, Alausa said removing barriers to school attendance and learning would enable girls to develop their abilities, pursue their aspirations and contribute to national development. He commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising children’s education under the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that access to quality education and the support needed to thrive were essential to developing future professionals and responsible citizens. Alausa said the Ministry of Education would continue to support initiatives that expand educational opportunities, promote learner retention and ensure that children, particularly girls facing barriers to education, have the opportunity to learn and contribute to the country’s development. The First Lady said the sanitary towel distribution was designed to protect girls’ dignity, improve menstrual health and hygiene, and support their continued participation in education. She recalled that the Renewed Hope Initiative launched the original “Flow with Confidence” programme on October 2, 2025, providing a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities. Tinubu called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of the expanded programme to ensure that the materials reach the intended beneficiaries. She also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and other community stakeholders to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation and create supportive environments for girls to remain in school. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, flagged off the distribution under the initiative, “Flow with Confidence 2.0: Keeping Every Girl in School,” at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, to mark the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child. The planned grants of N20,000 each are expected to support 100,000 learners, although further details on the eligibility criteria and disbursement schedule were not provided in the announcement. Maruf Tunji Alausa, minister of education, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to placing children at the centre of national development, saying investment in girls’ education, welfare and empowerment was critical to Nigeria’s future. According to a statement signed by Ikharo Attah, special adviser on media and communications to the minister, Alausa said removing barriers to school attendance and learning would enable girls to develop their abilities, pursue their aspirations and contribute to national development. He commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising children’s education under the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that access to quality education and the support needed to thrive were essential to developing future professionals and responsible citizens. Alausa said the Ministry of Education would continue to support initiatives that expand educational opportunities, promote learner retention and ensure that children, particularly girls facing barriers to education, have the opportunity to learn and contribute to the country’s development. The First Lady said the sanitary towel distribution was designed to protect girls’ dignity, improve menstrual health and hygiene, and support their continued participation in education. She recalled that the Renewed Hope Initiative launched the original “Flow with Confidence” programme on October 2, 2025, providing a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities. Tinubu called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of the expanded programme to ensure that the materials reach the intended beneficiaries. She also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and other community stakeholders to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation and create supportive environments for girls to remain in school. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

The planned grants of N20,000 each are expected to support 100,000 learners, although further details on the eligibility criteria and disbursement schedule were not provided in the announcement. Maruf Tunji Alausa, minister of education, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to placing children at the centre of national development, saying investment in girls’ education, welfare and empowerment was critical to Nigeria’s future. According to a statement signed by Ikharo Attah, special adviser on media and communications to the minister, Alausa said removing barriers to school attendance and learning would enable girls to develop their abilities, pursue their aspirations and contribute to national development. He commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising children’s education under the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that access to quality education and the support needed to thrive were essential to developing future professionals and responsible citizens. Alausa said the Ministry of Education would continue to support initiatives that expand educational opportunities, promote learner retention and ensure that children, particularly girls facing barriers to education, have the opportunity to learn and contribute to the country’s development. The First Lady said the sanitary towel distribution was designed to protect girls’ dignity, improve menstrual health and hygiene, and support their continued participation in education. She recalled that the Renewed Hope Initiative launched the original “Flow with Confidence” programme on October 2, 2025, providing a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities. Tinubu called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of the expanded programme to ensure that the materials reach the intended beneficiaries. She also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and other community stakeholders to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation and create supportive environments for girls to remain in school. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

Maruf Tunji Alausa, minister of education, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to placing children at the centre of national development, saying investment in girls’ education, welfare and empowerment was critical to Nigeria’s future. According to a statement signed by Ikharo Attah, special adviser on media and communications to the minister, Alausa said removing barriers to school attendance and learning would enable girls to develop their abilities, pursue their aspirations and contribute to national development. He commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising children’s education under the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that access to quality education and the support needed to thrive were essential to developing future professionals and responsible citizens. Alausa said the Ministry of Education would continue to support initiatives that expand educational opportunities, promote learner retention and ensure that children, particularly girls facing barriers to education, have the opportunity to learn and contribute to the country’s development. The First Lady said the sanitary towel distribution was designed to protect girls’ dignity, improve menstrual health and hygiene, and support their continued participation in education. She recalled that the Renewed Hope Initiative launched the original “Flow with Confidence” programme on October 2, 2025, providing a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities. Tinubu called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of the expanded programme to ensure that the materials reach the intended beneficiaries. She also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and other community stakeholders to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation and create supportive environments for girls to remain in school. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

According to a statement signed by Ikharo Attah, special adviser on media and communications to the minister, Alausa said removing barriers to school attendance and learning would enable girls to develop their abilities, pursue their aspirations and contribute to national development. He commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising children’s education under the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that access to quality education and the support needed to thrive were essential to developing future professionals and responsible citizens. Alausa said the Ministry of Education would continue to support initiatives that expand educational opportunities, promote learner retention and ensure that children, particularly girls facing barriers to education, have the opportunity to learn and contribute to the country’s development. The First Lady said the sanitary towel distribution was designed to protect girls’ dignity, improve menstrual health and hygiene, and support their continued participation in education. She recalled that the Renewed Hope Initiative launched the original “Flow with Confidence” programme on October 2, 2025, providing a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities. Tinubu called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of the expanded programme to ensure that the materials reach the intended beneficiaries. She also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and other community stakeholders to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation and create supportive environments for girls to remain in school. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

He commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising children’s education under the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that access to quality education and the support needed to thrive were essential to developing future professionals and responsible citizens. Alausa said the Ministry of Education would continue to support initiatives that expand educational opportunities, promote learner retention and ensure that children, particularly girls facing barriers to education, have the opportunity to learn and contribute to the country’s development. The First Lady said the sanitary towel distribution was designed to protect girls’ dignity, improve menstrual health and hygiene, and support their continued participation in education. She recalled that the Renewed Hope Initiative launched the original “Flow with Confidence” programme on October 2, 2025, providing a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities. Tinubu called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of the expanded programme to ensure that the materials reach the intended beneficiaries. She also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and other community stakeholders to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation and create supportive environments for girls to remain in school. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

Alausa said the Ministry of Education would continue to support initiatives that expand educational opportunities, promote learner retention and ensure that children, particularly girls facing barriers to education, have the opportunity to learn and contribute to the country’s development. The First Lady said the sanitary towel distribution was designed to protect girls’ dignity, improve menstrual health and hygiene, and support their continued participation in education. She recalled that the Renewed Hope Initiative launched the original “Flow with Confidence” programme on October 2, 2025, providing a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities. Tinubu called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of the expanded programme to ensure that the materials reach the intended beneficiaries. She also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and other community stakeholders to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation and create supportive environments for girls to remain in school. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

The First Lady said the sanitary towel distribution was designed to protect girls’ dignity, improve menstrual health and hygiene, and support their continued participation in education. She recalled that the Renewed Hope Initiative launched the original “Flow with Confidence” programme on October 2, 2025, providing a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities. Tinubu called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of the expanded programme to ensure that the materials reach the intended beneficiaries. She also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and other community stakeholders to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation and create supportive environments for girls to remain in school. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

She recalled that the Renewed Hope Initiative launched the original “Flow with Confidence” programme on October 2, 2025, providing a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 schoolgirls in rural communities. Tinubu called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of the expanded programme to ensure that the materials reach the intended beneficiaries. She also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and other community stakeholders to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation and create supportive environments for girls to remain in school. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

Tinubu called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of the expanded programme to ensure that the materials reach the intended beneficiaries. She also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and other community stakeholders to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation and create supportive environments for girls to remain in school. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

She also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, parents and other community stakeholders to challenge the stigma surrounding menstruation and create supportive environments for girls to remain in school. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, minister of state for education, described the initiative as an intervention to protect girls’ dignity and promote menstrual health, noting that menstruation should not prevent girls from attending school, participating in lessons or achieving their academic goals. She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

She encouraged girls to remain focused on their education and believe in their abilities. Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

Aisha Garba, executive secretary of UBEC, said the commission was working to improve access to quality basic education through infrastructure development, learning materials, teacher training and better water and sanitation facilities. She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

She said more than 4,000 classrooms had been constructed in less than three years, while back-to-school materials were provided to more than three million pupils in the preceding year. Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

Garba also said collaboration with relevant agencies had supported the return of 700,000 out-of-school children to education. She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

She noted that the commission’s efforts are aimed at addressing barriers that prevent children from enrolling in or completing basic education, including inadequate learning facilities and the cost of essential school materials. The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share

The sanitary towel distribution and planned retention grants are expected to complement these interventions by addressing some of the practical and financial challenges that can disrupt school attendance, particularly among girls from vulnerable households. Share