Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo has urged parents and guardians to prioritise the education of the Girl Child.
Dr. Banigo stated this in a goodwill message from the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday, to commemorate the Year 2021, International Day of the Girl Child.
According to the Deputy Governor, “one sure way to improve the educational status of the society is by prioritising Girl Child Education”.
Dr. Banigo who noted that our education loving Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike had invested massively in the education sector to reverse the backward trend education had suffered in the recent past, stressed that when educate the Girl Child you have educated the nation.
She said in line with the theme of this year’s Celebration, which is “Digital Generation, Our Generation.” The Girl Child must be encouraged to be creative in arts, in ICT, in the sciences; technology, engineering and mathematics, to enable them fulfil their God given destinies.
It would be recalled that the 11th of October 2021 is set aside to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child.
