18/09/2025
SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION IN FUNAKAYE LGA, GOMBE STATE.
Gamunan Care and Support Foundation, in partnership with for Family Health (SFH - Gombe) under Global Fund–supported GC-7 NTHRIP IPAYP Project, has successfully conducted distribution of school materials to vulnerable children at Funakaye LGA Secretariat, Bajoga. These materials include school uniforms to 47 Out-of-school children, Orphans and children from indigent families.
The event was graced by distinguished personalities and stakeholders, including:
The Executive Chairman, Funakaye LGA, ably represented by his Deputy, Alh. Umar Busum
The Emir of Funakaye, Alhaji Yakubu Muhammad Kwairanga IV, ably represented by Cika-idon Funakaye, Alhaji Damina Muhammad
The Education Secretary, Alhaji Bala Adamu
Representatives from the DSS and Social Welfare Department
Religious leaders, school principals, school heads, caregivers and other key stakeholders
This initiative reflects our strong commitment to complement Nigerian laws that guarantee the right of every child to education and make primary education compulsory and free. It also strengthens the fight against inequalities by supporting orphans, children living with HIV and indigent children to enroll, re-enroll and remain in school.
The Education Secretary, Alhaji Bala Adamu, assured that all public schools where the children were enrolled will continue to provide free education from primary one to completion, in line with government commitment to ensuring access to quality education for all. He emphasized that no child should be denied the opportunity to learn because of financial barriers.
The Executive Chairman of Funakaye LGA, represented by his Deputy, Alh. Umar Busum, commended the efforts of Gamunan Care and Support Foundation for taking this bold step, noting that it significantly reduces the burden on government and complements its drive to strUnited Nations Development Programme - UNDP
Global Goals for Sustainable Developmentengthen education at the grassroots.
We are deeply grateful to our partners, stakeholders and community leaders whose presence and support made this event impactful. Together, we are ensuring that no child is left behind in accessing education.
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Global Fund for Children
National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)
Development Exchange Centre
Save the Children US
Society for Family Health, Nigeria
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