Stakeholders in Bauchi State have urged the state government to prioritise gender-responsive education financing in the 2026 budget to promote inclusive learning opportunities for girls.
The call was made on Tuesday at the Girls’ Budget Townhall themed “Our Voices, Our Budget: Girls Speak for Inclusive Education 2026,” organised by the Young Leaders Network (YLN) in partnership with the Malala Fund.
In a communiqué issued after the meeting, the Executive Director of YLN, Seun Justin, described education budgets as more than just financial allocations, but “moral documents” that reflect the values and priorities of society.
“If girls are missing in the numbers, they will remain missing in classrooms,” he cautioned, calling on government, development partners, and civil society organisations to ensure girls’ education is fully integrated into budget planning and implementation.
Leave feedback about this