Bridge International Academies empowers education for females ....Celebrates International Day of the Girl Child

 Bridge International Academies empowers education for females

....Celebrates International Day of the Girl Child






Bridge International Academies has called on parents , educators , private institutions and policy makers to take steps towards empowering the girl child and ensuring equity between genders.
Speaking as part of activities to mark the International Day for the Celebration of the Girl Child, Managing Director of Bridge School Nigeria , Foyinsola Akinjaywju said this year's theme :" Invest in Girls' Rights : Our Leadership , Our  Well being ", resonates with the mission and values of the school as it concerns issues around digital and life - skills training.
She said  the International Day of the Girl Child presents another  opportunity to lend our voices to the litany of challenges affecting the Girl Child.

 Compared to the World Bank’s data that showed 43.7 percent  of girls and 50.4 percent  of boys completed lower secondary school in Nigeria as of 2010, the 2022 UNICEF Country Office Annual Report (COAR) says 67 percent  of girls and 69 percent  of boys completed lower secondary education in 2021.

The above reports, she said, illustrate that there has been some improvement in the education of the girl-child in Nigeria but there is still a lot more to be done to reach Sustainable Development Goal targets by 2030.
She said : " There are still child marriages, cultural barriers, socio-economic factors . affecting the education of the girl-child.
Bridge International Academies recognizes that education is the key to unlocking the potential of every child, regardless of gender,” Foyinsola Akinjayeju, the Managing Director of Bridge Nigeria noted.

 “Every time we deprive a ‘girl-child’ of her rights, we stifle potential, we dim a prospect, we short-change our world and for us at Bridge, we are aligned with the SDG4 to provide inclusive and equitable education for every child,” Foyinsola added.
"Bridge schools are places of equal opportunity and equal learning benefits for all children. Reports and independent studies have consistently shown that girls in Bridge Schools perform exceptionally well, on par with their male counterparts.
"During the 2023 National Common Entrance Examination in Nigeria, numerous female Bridge pupils emerged as top performers during the National Common Entrance Examinations in Nigeria. These achievements have earned them scholarships and admissions into some of the country's top secondary schools, further highlighting the quality of education and equity in opportunities provided by Bridge."

Also speaking , The School's Director, Bridge Nigeria, Omotola Francis-Akinlolu, said : “Bridge International Academies actively engages with communities to promote the importance of girls' education. Through initiatives like parent-teacher associations and community meetings, we encourage parents and caregivers to support their daughters' education and break down traditional barriers.  

"Bridge's curriculum is also designed to be gender-responsive, addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by girls. We aim to empower our female students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the 21st century.

”On this International Day of the Girl Child, Bridge International Academies renews its commitment to providing girls with the tools they need to become leaders, change-makers, and contributors to their communities and society at large. We firmly believe that investing in girls' education is not only a matter of their rights but also a key driver of progress and development for Nigeria." 

Caption : Bridge Nigeria's Managing Director , Foyinsola Akinjayeju engaging with female students as part of activities to celebrate the International Day for the Girl Child.