NGO Gives School Supplies to Nearly 22,000 Katsina Pupils
A non-governmental organisation, Goalprime Organisation Nigeria, has given learning materials to 21,959 pupils in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The project, funded by Education Cannot Wait and done with Save the Children, reached 15,371 pupils in 12 formal schools and 6,588 pupils in informal learning centres. Items shared included school bags, exercise books, mats, rulers, pencils, sharpeners, and other classroom needs. Country Director Prof. Christopher Chinedumuije said the programme aims to keep children learning despite the ongoing conflict in the region. Out of the beneficiaries, 6,588 pupils are in a three-month alternative learning programme before moving to formal schools. Parents will also get training to help prevent children from dropping out. The NGO has hired and is paying over 100 teachers for a year, giving them modern teaching tools. Schools in the programme will also get separate toilets […]
