The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has praised a community-driven scholarship initiative that successfully enrolled 125 out-of-school children into formal education, describing the effort as a major step toward addressing the education gap in Kano State.
K-SAFE made the commendation during the inaugural Education Enrollment and Empowerment Programme organized by Rijiyar Zaki Youth Connect .
The forum noted that the initiative, supported by private donors, community stakeholders, and government institutions, provided scholarships, school uniforms, learning materials, and sanitary supplies for girls.
According to the forum, these interventions are essential in promoting dignity, improving access to education, and ensuring sustained school attendance, particularly among vulnerable children.
Speaking at the event, K-SAFE Co-Chair, Dr. Auwalu Halilu, who was represented by Aisha Abbas, reaffirmed the forum’s commitment to advancing inclusive education. He emphasized the importance of expanding both formal and non-formal learning opportunities to reach underserved populations.
Halilu also highlighted plans for a second-chance education programme targeting out-of-school girls, which will be implemented in collaboration with the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE).
The programme is expected to provide alternative pathways for girls who have missed out on formal education to reintegrate into the learning system.
K-SAFE further observed strong community participation and expressed optimism about sustained stakeholder collaboration to support the enrolled children.
The forum stressed that continued monitoring, partnerships, and collective responsibility are critical to ensuring long-term retention and preventing future dropouts.
The education accountability group described the initiative as a model for community-led action, noting that such efforts are vital in strengthening education recovery and improving enrollment rates across communities.