Kogi State Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning and Empowerment - AGILE

13/12/2025

AGILE Trains 130 Non-Formal Education Facilitators Across Kogi

13/12/2025

AGILE Trains 130 Non-Formal Education Facilitators Across Kogi

By Bishop Aturu

The Kogi State Ministry of Education, through the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, has trained 130 facilitators drawn from non-formal education centres across the three senatorial districts of the state, to strengthen the delivery of second-chance and alternative education programmes.

The two-day capacity-building training, held under AGILE Sub-Component 2.2C (Second Chance/Alternative Education) in partnership with the Participation Initiative for Behavioural Change in Development (PIBCID), focused on enhancing facilitators’ understanding of post-literacy manuals, harmonising instructional methods, and promoting participatory and adult learning techniques.

Speaking at the opening, the State Project Coordinator (SPC), Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Oricha, described the training as a strategic intervention aimed at improving access, quality, and equity in education delivery. He noted that non-formal education remains critical to reaching adolescents and young people excluded from the formal system, adding that well-trained facilitators are central to achieving the objectives of the AGILE Project at the grassroots.

Alhaji Oricha urged participants to apply learner-centred approaches in their respective centres, stressing that their commitment and professionalism would directly influence learning outcomes and the overall success of the Second Chance Education programme.

The Component Lead, Hajia Mariam Bello, said the training was designed to ensure uniformity and consistency in content delivery across all non-formal education centres. She explained that facilitators were taken through structured sessions to deepen their understanding of lesson sequencing, integrated teaching approaches, and effective classroom engagement for adult and adolescent learners.

According to her, adopting participatory methods would help create inclusive learning environments that respond to learners’ realities while advancing AGILE’s goal of improved literacy, numeracy, and life skills acquisition.

Also speaking, the Executive Director of PIBCID, Mrs. Racheal Akande, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting capacity development and behaviour-change interventions that strengthen teaching quality within the non-formal education sector.

The training featured technical sessions in English Language, Mathematics, Civic Literacy, and Basic Science, facilitated by experienced resource persons and reinforced through interactive discussions.

Participants described the programme as timely and impactful, pledging to deploy the skills acquired to improve learning outcomes across non-formal education centres in Kogi State.

09/12/2025

Today, we mourn a true champion of young people.

Late Elder. Titus Alonge was more than a member of our Kogi AGILE State Project Steering Committee, SPSC, he was a tireless voice for adolescent girls’ education, protection, and empowerment. His legacy of service will continue to guide our work.

Rest on, Sir. Your impact lives in every girl whose life you helped uplift.

22/10/2025

KOGI AGILE COMMENCES CCT ATM CARD DISTRIBUTION IN KOGI LGA

The Kogi State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) is pleased to announce the commencement of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) ATM Card Distribution for beneficiaries in Kogi Local Government Area, which started yesterday, 21st October, 2025.

This distribution exercise is part of our ongoing effort to ensure that adolescent girls and their families gain direct access to financial support aimed at keeping girls in school and promoting inclusive education across Kogi State.

📍 VENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION

1️⃣ Central 1 Primary School, Koton Karfe
Schools expected to converge include:
Central 1, Central 11, Sabongeri, St Pius, Islamiya LGEA, Islamiya UBE, Model Koto, Onzo, Osuku, Opkareke UBE, Opkareke LGEA, Okofi LGEA, Okofi UBE, Edekakpo 1, Edekakpo 11, Ette, UBE Girls School, CSS Girls School Koto, GSSS Koton Karfe, Akpogu LGEA, Akpogu UBE, Ozi LGEA, Ozi UBE, and Ozugbe LGEA.

2️⃣ CSS Gegu Beki
Schools expected to converge include:
Gegu Beki UBE, CSS Gegu Beki, UBE Gegu Egba, Gegu Egba LGEA, UBE Ahoko, LGEA Ahoko, UBE Omoko, LGEA Omoko, LGEA Tanahu, UBE Tanahu, LGEA Girinya, UBE Girinya, LGEA Iraki, UBE Iraki, LGEA Achabo, LGEA Manyare, LGEA Uhana, LGEA Igbogo, LGEA Panda, LGEA Robomi, LGEA Aseni, UBE Aseni, and CSS Aseni.

📝 Important Information for Beneficiaries
All students who have been captured across all schools are expected to come to their designated venue with their parents or guardians.

✅ Requirements:

Parents/Guardians must accompany the students.

A valid means of identification is required (any of the following):

1. National Identification Number (NIN)

2. Voter’s Card

3. Driver’s License

This exercise is another milestone in Kogi Government commitment to empowering girls, supporting households, and strengthening education access across the state.

21/10/2025

Kogi AGILE continues the distribution of CCT ATM cards across Kogi Central, bringing financial access closer to adolescent girls and their families.

Catch the NTA coverage of this impactful initiative.

13/10/2025

At the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child celebration in Kogi State, traditional rulers, religious leaders, government representatives, and community stakeholders came together with one voice to champion education, leadership, and empowerment for every girl.

Kogi AGILE remains committed to providing the platform and support needed for girls to rise, lead, and make their voices heard.

13/10/2025

At the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child celebration in Kogi State, traditional rulers, religious leaders, government representatives, and community stakeholders came together with one voice to champion education, leadership, and empowerment for every girl.

Together, we are shaping a society where girls are educated, confident, and equipped to lead change in their homes, schools, and communities.

Kogi AGILE remains committed to providing the platform and support needed for girls to rise, lead, and make their voices heard.

12/10/2025

Girls Leading Change in Kogi State!

As we mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child with the theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead,” we celebrate the power, courage, and leadership of adolescent girls across Kogi State.

This short documentary highlights moments from our Road Walk and Stakeholders’ Engagement, showcasing how communities, leaders, and partners are joining hands to empower girls to learn, lead, and transform their world.

Every girl has a voice. Every voice matters. Together, we’re building a future where girls’ ideas shape tomorrow’s solutions.

Let’s keep the momentum alive. Educate her. Empower her. Let her lead.

11/10/2025