The government of Bauchi State, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office, commemorated the 2026 International Day of Education on Saturday, reiterating the priority of quality education.
State commissioner of education Dr. Lawal Mohammed Rimin Zayam, while speaking at the event, stated that education will be most effective when youths are active partners, not just learners.
The commissioner further stressed the importance of involving young people in shaping the education system, saying that the Bauchi state government has carried out initiatives toward promoting students’ voices, youth engagement, digital learning, and inclusive participation to improve education.
He also emphasized inclusion, reaching girls, learners with disabilities, and vulnerable communities, ensuring every young person contributes to shaping education.
The commissioner, who appreciated the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and school communities’ support, called on stakeholders to invest in youth leadership and safe learning spaces.
In her goodwill message, the Project Coordinator of Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), Bauchi State, Hajiya Ladi Mamman, said AGILE emphasizes the importance of girl-child education in a technology-driven world.
She urged stakeholders to invest in youth engagement and digital skills development, stressing that AGILE remains committed to supporting government efforts to improve access to quality education for adolescent girls.
The Project Coordinator called on all stakeholders to empower youths and girls to shape the future of education, harnessing technology to enhance learning outcomes.
Speaking earlier, Education Specialist with the Bauchi Field Office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Ado Abdulrahman Ibrahim, said digital education promotes self-reliance and confidence building among the youths, urging young people to seek education at all costs.
He emphasized active participation in the education system, urging the government to create a conducive atmosphere for quality education for the young people.
He assured that UNICEF will continue to support the State Government in ensuring that a conducive atmosphere for quality education is provided in the State.
Some of the students who participated in a panel discussion identified insecurity, poverty, and drug abuse, among others, as obstacles to quality education.
According to them, proper monitoring of children by parents and guardians, as well as sensitizing them to be conscious of their environments, is capable of addressing some of the challenges affecting quality education.
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