03/06/2026
Investing in women and young people is investing in the future of Bauchi State.
Yesterday, our Executive Director Rex Ojochegbe Stephen led a strategic advocacy visit to the office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Bauchi State.
During the engagement, we presented an advocacy brief titled:
“Strengthening Human Capital Development Through Increased Budgetary Allocation to the Ministries of Women Affairs & Child Development and Youth & Sports Development.”
Our advocacy emphasized the urgent need for increased investment in Gender-Based Violence prevention and response, women and girls' empowerment, youth leadership development, and the effective implementation of the Bauchi State Youth Policy. We highlighted that sustainable development can only be achieved when adequate resources are committed towards protecting vulnerable populations and empowering young people as drivers of social and economic transformation.
We commend the Ministry's commitment to inclusive development and appreciate the opportunity to contribute to conversations that advance human capital development, gender equality, and youth empowerment across Bauchi State.
Together, we can build a safer, more prosperous, and more inclusive future for all.