A total of 1,000 nomadic children in 20 local government areas of Bauchi State have benefitted from the Nomadic Vacation Courses, designed to expand access to quality education for nomadic communities.
The executive secretary of the Bauchi State Agency for Nomadic Education (BASANE), Alhaji Ahmad Abdullahi Bello, made this known during a sendforth yesterday at Government Girls Secondary School, Yana in Shira local government area.
Bello emphasised the state government’s determination to ensure nomadic children enjoy the same educational opportunities as their peers in both rural and urban areas.
He explained that the vacation program focused mainly on English and Mathematics, core subjects that form the foundation for careers in science, engineering, and social sciences.
He commended parents, traditional leaders, local authorities, and stakeholders for their contributions to the program’s success and praised the enthusiasm and performance of the students, especially the girls.
He further encouraged parents to support their daughters’ education, stressing the need for them to complete schooling and pursue careers that contribute to national development.
The BASANE boss reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to identifying underserved communities in need of nomadic schools and described the programme as a beacon of hope for inclusive education in Bauchi State.
Representing the Shira local government chairman, Alhaji Babangida Abdullahi Ishaq, the special adviser on students and education, Umar Sarki Dango, pledged the council’s readiness to prioritise education in line with Governor Bala Muhammad’s policies, with particular focus on reducing the number of out-of-school children, especially girls.
Also pledging support, Babangida Umar Isawa, Financial Consultant to the executive chairman of Giade local government, said the council would make significant investments in girl-child education to promote gender equality.
For his part, the chairman of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore in Shira local government area, Alhaji Muhammadu Ore, commended the government for restoring hope among nomadic communities by providing equal opportunities in education and healthcare through BASANE.
He assured the association’s continued support for the initiative.
The principal of Government Girls Secondary School, Yana, Malama Salina Bala, disclosed that the program also featured training on menstrual hygiene, equipping girls with vital knowledge on personal health.
She praised the students for their excellent grasp of the lessons taught and their eagerness to learn.
One of the outstanding participants, Rukayya Sale of Tudun Wada Primary School, who won the award for best performance, attributed her success to focus, dedication, and commitment.
She encouraged her peers to embrace education, describing knowledge as the most powerful personal and community development tool.
