Senator Lawal Usman Pushes For Passage Of Basic Education (Amendment) Bill. .... Says Prioritization Of Girl-Child Education Is On Front Burner Of Committees Activities.

Distinguished Senator Lawal Adamu Usman 
Chairman, Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education 

.... Urges fathers,Traditional and Religious Leaders to use their influence to foster a culture that values the education of girls, challenging harmful practices and advocating for the transformation of societal norms. 

..... Says "My Committee’s efforts to pass the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, which prioritizes girl-child education is also on the front burner of our activities. 



Senate Committee Chairman on Basic and Secondary Education, Distinguished Senator Lawal Adamu Usman representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District was part of the gathering of notable nigerians at the "National Conference On Girl-Child-Education And Empowerment In Nigeria" to discuss the way forward for a better educational environment for the girl chiod in the country. 


Senator Lawal Adamu Usman popularly referred to as Senator LA, in a piece culled from his Facebook page, disclosed how he was deeply humbled to be in the grace of His Eminence, The Sultan Of Sokoto, Members of the Federal Executive Council and international Education Development Partners like the world Bank and other eminent and distinguished guests. 

His Eminence, The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Dr. Sa'ad Abubakar III in a handshake with Senator Lawal Adamu Usman at the event

At the National Conference On Girl-Child-Education And Empowerment In Nigeria. As Chairman, Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education, Distinguished Senator Lawal Adamu Usman delivered a powerful speech which emphasized the importance of ensuring that every Nigerian child, regardless of gender, has access to quality education.


Senator Lawal Adamu, at the historic event, highlighted the alarming statistics surrounding out-of-school children in Nigeria, with approximately 7.6 million children out of school, and nearly half of them being girls. 


"I acknowledge the World Bank’s Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, which has the potential to transform the lives of millions of girls across 18 states in Nigeria." He stated.


"I wish to seize this opportunity to urge our fathers, the Traditional and Religious Leaders to use their influence to foster a culture that values the education of girls, challenging harmful practices and advocating for the transformation of societal norms. 


"My Committee’s efforts to pass the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, which prioritizes girl-child education is also on the front burner of our activities. 

The Senate Committee Chairman on Basic and Secondary Education therefore, called on all stakeholders to unite in ensuring that every girl in Nigeria has access to quality education, breaking down barriers and empowering them to achieve their fullest potential. 


"This speech demonstrates my continued commitment to education, particularly for girls, and my unwavering determination to drive positive change in Nigeria." Senator Lawal concluded.

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