Girls in Bauchi State have been urged to pursue education, acquire vocational skills and consider careers traditionally dominated by men to promote financial independence and tackle gender inequality.
The call was made at an event held in Bauchi on Sunday to mark the International Day of the Girl Child.
The event was organised under the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Project in collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria, Azurfa Women and Youth Development Initiative, and Fahimta Women and Youth Development Initiative.
Speaking at the event, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of Fahimta Women and Youth Development Initiative, Mustapha Idris, said the annual celebration was aimed at raising awareness of girls’ rights and promoting their well-being.
He said the initiative was designed to encourage girls to explore different professions and address gender disparities in the workplace.
Idris urged the students to use their school holidays to acquire vocational skills, including shoemaking and soap
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