Bauchi initiative aims to bring adolescent mothers back to school
A new project in Bauchi State seeks to help adolescent mothers return to school. The Women Child Youth Health and Education Initiative (WCY), supported by the Malala Education Champion Network, announced the plan during a meeting with education stakeholders on June 5, 2025. The initiative will focus on three local government areas over the next three years. Rashida Mukaddas and Kamal Bello of WCY emphasized the importance of collaboration to remove barriers for young mothers’ education.
What we know
- The project targets adolescent mothers in Bauchi, Misau, and Katagum local government areas for school enrollment over three years.
- Rashida Mukaddas said the program will address socio-cultural and economic obstacles that prevent young mothers from continuing their education.
- Stakeholders from ministries, civil society, and traditional institutions attended the planning meeting on June 5, 2025.
- Kamal Bello highlighted the need for stronger enforcement of the Child Rights Law and better re-entry policies for girls.
- Early marriage was identified as a key factor hindering girls’ education, with the initiative aiming to re-enroll those affected.
