As part of efforts to encourage and support girl child education, Yobe state chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), has today distributed 50 sets of uniforms,100 School bags, books and writing materials to girl-pupils of Nayi Nawa Primary School in Damaturu.
The Association in partnership with UNICEF also donated some of the bags and writing materials to orphans recently enrolled in the school by Sadaqatul Jariya Foundation (a charity foundation that voluntarily contributes to take care of orphans, widows and the less privileged in the society).
In her welcome address, the Chairperson of NAWOJ, Yobe State, Fatima Mohammed Ahmad stated that the effort is geared towards encouraging and improving girl child enrollment in schools complementing government efforts in the education sector.
She explained that Nayi Nawa Primary School was chosen as beneficiary because it enrols children of low-income earners and has a low record of interventions from NGOs.
The NAWOJ Chairperson also used the forum to commend Yobe state government for declaring a state of emergency in the education sector which she noted has begun to yield the desired result.
She advised the students to observe proper hygiene, be vigilant, security conscious and report any suspected person attempting to abuse or molest them sexually, be always prayerful and the sky shall be their limit.
Ahmad further thanked UNICEF for the support and expressed hope that their doors will always remain open for partnership and collaboration.
In a vote of thanks, the Vice-Chairperson of Sadaqatul Jariya Foundation, Fatima Zanna explained that they have enrolled over 100 orphans to school this session and they consider proximity of the children in relation to the school they enrol them for easy transportation and thanked NAWOJ for the donation, pointing out that it will definitely go a long way in encouraging their members to continue to contribute voluntarily for the course of humanity.
Highlights of the occasion was the distribution of uniforms, bags and writing materials to the students and EXCO of Sadaqatul Jariya foundation for onward distribution to the orphan children enrolled in other schools close to their various homes.
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