Emir of Misau advocates for traditional institutions’ role in AGILE Project
By Ahmed Ahmed
The Emir of Misau, Alhaji Ahmad Sulaiman, has stressed the importance of defining traditional institutions’ roles in the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in Bauchi State.
Sulaiman made the call during a courtesy visit by the State AGILE Technical Team, led by Project Coordinator Malam Ali Sule Gar to him on Thursday in Bauchi
The Emir emphasised that traditional institutions need a clear understanding of their responsibilities within the project to make meaningful contributions.
He noted that in his past experiences with similar projects since 2018, unclear roles for traditional leaders have posed significant challenges.
Alhaji Sulaiman shared his support and cooperation for the project, citing the establishment of a development endowment fund to address education, health, and economic empowerment issues in the emirate.
He acknowledged that the AGILE Project aligns with his council’s priorities, particularly in education.
Earlier, Project Coordinator Malam Ali Sule Gar outlined the project’s focus on tackling barriers to girls’ education, such as poor learning environments, distance to schools, poverty, and inadequate teaching staff
“So far, the project has enrolled 19,300 girls under the Conditional Cash Transfer component, out of the targeted 20,250 for the first cohort.
“The project plan, beneficiaries will receive ₦25,000 as transition fees, ₦15,000 for first-term registration, and ₦10,000 each for second and third-term registrations,” Gar disclosed.
