The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has identified the benefits of educating the girl-child, saying Islam supports it.
According to him, it is connected to personal and national development.
Speaking at the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project in Bauchi, organized by the Ministry of Education with World Bank support, the Sultan called for a shift in social and cultural norms that hinder girls’ education, particularly in the northeastern region.
Themed “Overcoming Social and Cultural Norms on Girl Education in the North East Zone: Roles of Traditional and Religious Leaders,” the event highlighted barriers to girl-child education.
“Islam is not against the education of the girl-child,” the Sultan stated. “The key is educating people about its importance. Educating girls equips them to better society, care for themselves, their families, and their communities, regardless of ethno-religious differences.”
