By Ijeoma Olorunfemi
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), had began its `School Meets the Learner Approach (SMLA)’ project to empower 50,000 girls in literacy and skills development through Information Communication Technology in Bauchi State.
UNESCO is collaborating with Microsoft and Zariah Elizabeth Foundation to empower women and girls to boost girl-child school enrollment and general societal inequality.
In a statement issued in Abuja by Mr Akindayo Akindolani, the Executive Director Zariah Elizabeth Foundation in Abuja, said that the programme which began on May 21, is a train the trainer initiative.
Mr Yao Ydo, UNESCO’s Regional Director at the kick off of the project earlier in the week said training women and girls were part of the organisation’s efforts to work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
“Girls’ education will complement the…
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