U-Reporters beg traditional rulers to champion Inclusive education in Adamawa
U-Reporters in Adamawa State have appealed to traditional rulers to leverage their influential positions to promote inclusive and quality education across their communities.
The young advocates stressed the vital role traditional leaders can play in addressing education challenges and enhancing enrollment, particularly among girls and vulnerable children.
The appeal was made on Tuesday in Yola during the orientation of traditional leaders as education champions.
The event was organized by the Adamawa State Government in collaboration with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), with technical support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
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Speaking at the orientation, Miss Hellamada Chama, a passionate U-Reporter, emphasized the transformative power of education.
She noted that education, especially for the girl child, is a proven tool for breaking the cycle of poverty, promoting gender equality, enhancing communication and critical thinking skills, and fostering peaceful, prosperous communities.
“Education goes beyond literacy. It builds confidence, improves health outcomes, promotes financial independence, and ensures social inclusion.
“We beg our royal fathers to advocate for increased school enrollment, improved retention, quality teaching, and stronger school-community relationships,” she said.
She added that traditional rulers have the cultural influence to inspire families to send their children to school and prioritize education as a pathway to development.
The event featured five traditional rulers from the Adamawa Central Senatorial Zone who pledged their commitment to promote education within their jurisdictions.
They expressed readiness to champion the cause of education, sensitize their communities, and work closely with local authorities to ensure more children, especially girls are enrolled and supported to stay in school.
The royal fathers acknowledged the numerous challenges confronting the education sector, including high number of out-of-school children, and vowed to be proactive in addressing these issues.
