Tag: Education
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Borno’s ‘Mega Schools’: A Defiant Answer to Boko Haram
By Abdulkareem Haruna For the last decade, the story of education in north-east Nigeria has been one of tragedy. In Borno State, the epicenter of the Boko Haram insurgency, schools were not just buildings; they were targets. The insurgent group, whose name loosely translates to “Western education is forbidden,” spent years waging war on learning.…
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Education in the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University
By Zainab Yetunde Adam Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani education advocate, once said: “One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world.” This powerful statement goes beyond early childhood education, as many people assume. Learning is a continuous process, and education at every stage of life is a tool for personal growth…
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Borno State Shines in Education Reform: World Bank Praises Governor Zulum’s Impact
By Abdulkareem Haruna The World Bank has lauded Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, as a leading force in the successful implementation of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. This commendation was made by the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame Diop, during the inauguration of a newly built…
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Zulum Blazing The Trai in Borno Education Sector Despite 15 Years Of Insurgency.
By Gbenga Akingbule The speed and consistency with which the Borno State government is transforming the education sub – sector by providing free and compulsory education across the state is a clear indication that the state is fast becoming one of the educational advantage states in Nigeria, Stakeholders have said . The construction of mega…
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Scholarships, Infrastructure, Teacher Capacity Mark Governor Zulum’s 2nd Term Focus on Education
By Abdul Kareem In a bold effort to uplift Borno State from its historically low educational standings, Governor Babagana Zulum’s administration has embarked on another ambitious array of educational projects over the past year. As the 7th Executive Governor, Zulum’s leadership has been marked by an unwavering commitment to transforming the state’s educational landscape. According…
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Governor Zulum Okays 1 Billion Naira Spending For Training of Teachers ~ Gives 58 vehicles to newly appointed ES
By Abdul Kareem Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has sanctioned an N1 billion fund aimed at the training of grassroots teachers, a move that seeks to counter the devastating setback the state suffered due to the impacts of the Boko Haram insurgency. It is also on record that the state has seen the tragic loss of…
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