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AGILE Project Nasarawa State, Science School Lafia, Lafia (2026)

20/08/2026

Nasarawa AGILE Opens Bids for Procurement of ICT Equipment, Solar Power Systems

The Nasarawa State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has commenced the bid opening process for the procurement and installation of 1,100 desktop computers, 55 units of 4,000-lumen ANSI projectors with screens, 55 printers, and solar power systems for selected public secondary schools across the state.

Speaking during the bid opening ceremony in Lafia, the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. John D.W. Mamman, reiterated the commitment of the Nasarawa State Government to sustained investment in the education sector as a strategic pathway to securing a better future for the people of the state.

He said the commencement of the procurement process demonstrates the government’s practical commitment to equipping schools with modern Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities aimed at improving teaching, learning and overall educational outcomes.

The Commissioner noted that access to modern ICT facilities would provide students with the skills and exposure required to thrive in an increasingly digital world, while also strengthening the capacity of schools to deliver technology-driven education.

Also speaking, the State Project Coordinator of AGILE, Hajiya Aishatu Aliyu Isoga, said the intervention is designed to create an enabling learning environment where students can acquire the digital skills needed for modern education. She disclosed that more than 200 ICT teachers had already been trained to manage and effectively utilise the ICT facilities in the 55 selected beneficiary schools, describing the training as an important step towards ensuring the sustainability and effective implementation of the programme.

Hajiya Isoga called on relevant stakeholders, including education authorities, school management, teachers, parents and the wider community, to support the initiative and ensure that the facilities are properly utilised and maintained for the benefit of students.

Some of the participating bidders commended the AGILE Project and the Nasarawa State Government for the transparency of the bid opening process. They pledged that, if awarded the contract, they would execute the project in accordance with the approved specifications and required standards.

The ceremony was attended by the Permanent Secretary, Nasarawa State Ministry of Education; the Director-General, Nasarawa State Bureau for Public Procurement; the Director-General of the Nasarawa State Information Technology and Digital Economy Agency (NASITDEA),

09/07/2026

Nasarawa AGILE Builds Capacity of 139 Alternative Education Facilitators.

The Nasarawa State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has commenced a three-day refresher training workshop for 139 Alternative Education Facilitators drawn from 100 learning centres across the state as part of efforts to improve access to quality education for out-of-school adolescent girls.

The workshop, holding at Kini Country Hotel, Akwanga, is aimed at equipping facilitators with modern teaching strategies, innovative instructional methods, and learner-centred approaches to enhance learning outcomes in the state's Alternative Education Programme.

Declaring the workshop open, the Nasarawa State Commissioner for Education, Dr John Mamman, represented by the Director of Adult and Non-Formal Education, Malam Audu Mohammed, applauded the facilitators for their commitment to the programme and urged them to remain dedicated, punctual, and professional in the discharge of their duties.

He noted that the training was designed to strengthen the facilitators' capacity to enroll, retain, and effectively teach more out-of-school adolescent girls across the 100 learning centres, thereby equipping them with functional literacy, numeracy, and life skills.
"Our target is to ensure that more out-of-school adolescent girls gain access to quality education and acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become self-reliant. This can only be achieved through your commitment, which is why we are investing in your capacity to deliver on this important responsibility," he stated.

In her address, the State Project Coordinator of the Nasarawa AGILE Project, Hajiya Aishatu Aliyu Isoga, described capacity building as a critical pillar for achieving sustainable educational reforms. She urged participants to maximize the opportunity by actively participating in all sessions and applying the knowledge and practical skills gained to improve teaching and learning at their respective centres.

She emphasized that the ultimate beneficiaries of the training are the adolescent girls under the Alternative Education Programme and charged the facilitators to demonstrate dedication, compassion, and excellence in mentoring the learners.

Earlier, the Alternative Education Component Lead, Alhaji Hassan Mohammed, presented the Terms of Reference (ToR) and operational guidelines governing the engagement of facilitators. He stressed the importance of professionalism, accountability, and strict compliance with programme standards to ensure effective service delivery across the learning centres.

Also speaking, Malam Ibrahim Shuiab Keana identified discrepancies recorded during the recent learner registration and data capture exercise and called on facilitators to ensure accurate enrolment, proper documentation, and timely submission of records.

The Deputy Project Coordinator, Miss Julianna Polycarp, said the refresher training would further enhance the facilitators' knowledge and teaching competencies, enabling them to discharge their responsibilities more effectively while supporting the AGILE Project's goal of expanding educational opportunities for vulnerable and out-of-school adolescent girls in Nasarawa State.

The three-day workshop features interactive sessions, practical demonstrations, group exercises, and experience sharing designed to strengthen facilitators' instructional skills and improve the quality of learning across the 100 Alternative Education Centres in the state.

12/06/2026

Breaking Barriers: Nasarawa Empowers Girls with Menstrual Health Education.

The Nasarawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating barriers that hinder children, particularly girls, from accessing quality education.

The State Commissioner for Education, Dr. John Mamman, made the pledge during a menstrual hygiene sensitization programme organized for adolescent girls drawn from selected schools in Lafia.

Represented by the Director of Schools in the Ministry of Education, Mr. Christopher Ogiri, the Commissioner described the programme as timely and impactful, noting its importance in promoting girls' health, confidence, and academic success.

He said the state government's commitment to education is evident in the substantial investments being made in the sector, assuring participants that the government would continue to support initiatives that complement its efforts to improve learning outcomes and increase school retention among girls.

Speaking at the event, the State Coordinator of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), Hajiya Aishatu Aliyu Isoga, represented by the Social Norms Officer, Hajiya Salimatu Yahaya, said the programme was organized to commemorate the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day.

She emphasized that every girl deserves access to the knowledge, support, and confidence needed to manage her menstrual health with dignity and without discrimination.

Yahaya encouraged the students to apply the knowledge gained during the programme to overcome challenges associated with menstruation and avoid school absenteeism.

In a health talk, Dr. Faith Ikpea of the Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, alongside other health professionals, educated the participants on best practices for menstrual hygiene management. She advised the girls to track their menstrual cycles, use clean and safe sanitary materials, maintain proper nutrition, and observe good personal hygiene to remain healthy and focused on their education.

Participants drawn from more than 15 schools across Lafia commended AGILE and other stakeholders for organizing the programme. They described the initiative as enlightening and pledged to put the lessons learned into practice to improve their health, confidence, and educational outcomes.

10/06/2026

Nasarawa Opens Bids for 30 New AGILE Schools, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency

The Nasarawa State Government has taken another significant step towards improving access to quality education with the opening of bids for the construction of 30 new schools under the World Bank-supported AGILE Project.

The bid opening ceremony, held at the AGILE Office located within Government Science School, Lafia, attracted contractors, government officials, and key stakeholders who gathered to witness the transparent procurement process.

Speaking during the exercise, the Commissioner for Education and Chairman of the Project Steering Committee, Dr. John Mamman, represented alongside officials from the Ministry of Works led by Adamu Muazu Gosho, reiterated the state's commitment to investing in education as a means of securing a brighter future for children across Nasarawa State.

Dr. Mamman assured contractors and stakeholders that the selection of successful bidders would be based strictly on transparency, accountability, and value for money. He emphasized that the state government remains committed to adhering to all procurement guidelines to ensure that only qualified contractors are engaged to deliver quality projects.

In her remarks, the State Coordinator of the AGILE Project, Aisha Isoga, explained that the bidding process followed all laid-down procedures. According to her, the process included the publication of advertisements in national newspapers, the sale of bidding documents, and the public opening of bids to guarantee fairness and transparency.

She commended the unwavering support of Governor Abdullahi A. Sule towards the education sector and expressed appreciation to professionals from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies for their dedication to the successful implementation of the project.

Isoga disclosed that the 30 schools would be distributed across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state. She noted that the intervention is expected to expand access to education, improve learning environments, and encourage greater enrolment and retention of students, particularly adolescent girls.

Some contractors who participated in the exercise described the process as open, fair, and credible. They expressed confidence in the transparency of the selection process and pledged to deliver quality work if awarded the contracts.

The AGILE Project, funded by the World Bank, is designed to improve secondary education opportunities for adolescent girls and strengthen educational outcomes across participating states.

In Nasarawa State, the project continues to play a vital role in expanding access to quality education and creating better opportunities for young learners.This version reads more naturally like a newspaper feature or official press release.

12/05/2026

AGILE Delegation Applauds Nasarawa’s Progress on Girl-Child Education Projects.

A high-level delegation from the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) has successfully concluded a comprehensive three-day field assessment of ongoing projects across Nasarawa State. The mission served as a critical monitoring exercise aimed at evaluating the quality of implementation and ensuring that all activities remain aligned with the initiative’s core mandate of empowering the girl-child.

The visiting team, which included technical experts, the Bank Lead for Rehabilitation and Renovation, the Lead for Life Skills, Environmental and Social (E&S) specialists, and the NPCU Consultant for Component 1.2, conducted extensive inspections across Akwanga, Nasarawa-Eggon, Lafia, and Doma Local Government Areas. The assessment focused on verifying that infrastructure upgrades and school renovation works meet approved standards for safe and conducive learning environments.

Beyond infrastructure, the delegation also assessed key socio-educational interventions under the project. The team monitored Alternative Education classes, Safe Space sessions, and Digital Skills , while engaging directly with beneficiaries of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) initiative. These interventions remain central to the AGILE project, as they provide adolescent girls with essential life skills and expanded educational opportunities beyond the conventional classroom setting.

Community stakeholders expressed satisfaction with the impact of the project. In separate remarks, the Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) of GSS Akwanga Central, Mr. Gambo Othman Safiyanul, and Mallam Salihu Usman Marafa, of GSS Odorogye, Doma, commended the AGILE initiative for complementing government efforts in providing quality and accessible education. They noted that the intervention has contributed significantly to the return of out-of-school adolescent girls to the classroom and pledged sustained community ownership and support for the projects.

During an interactive session with the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), the delegation commended the Nasarawa State Government and the Project Steering Committee for the progress recorded so far. The team, however, advised the SPIU to carefully address all technical observations raised during the visit to ensure the successful attainment of the project’s objectives.

Responding on behalf of the state, the AGILE State Project Coordinator, Hajiya Aishatu Aliyu Isoga, appreciated the delegation for the visit, describing the exercise as an important step toward strengthening project delivery in the state. She assured the team of the SPIU’s commitment to implementing all recommendations and necessary adjustments ahead of subsequent monitoring exercises.

The outcome of the three-day assessment will guide the next phase of project implementation. As Nasarawa State continues to prioritize the education and empowerment of the girl-child, the AGILE project remains a key component of the state’s strategy to improve secondary education through modernized infrastructure and specialized learning interventions.

16/04/2026

Schools Resumption for Third term 2025/2026 Academic session, in Nasarawa State.

03/04/2026

3 day training of EMIS officers on Data collection by Nasarawa AGILE Project

26/03/2026

Nasarawa State AGILE Project Trains 100 Health Care Providers on Adolescent and Youth-Friendly Services.

The Nasarawa State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has organized a three-day training for health care providers on adolescent and youth-friendly health service provision.

The training, held under Component 2.2A – Life Skills, brought together 100 selected participants, from the State primary health care facilities across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state.

Speaking during the opening session, the State AGILE Project Coordinator, Hajiya Aishatu Aliyu Isoga, represented by the Deputy Project Coordinator, Mrs. Juliana Polycarp*, emphasized that the training was designed to address issues affecting adolescents, particularly adolescent girls who are at a vulnerable stage of life. She urged participants to pay close attention, learn new ideas, and adopt innovative approaches to better support young people.

She noted that at the end of the intensive three-day program, participants would be better informed and equipped with modern techniques to handle adolescent and youth-related health issues in their respective Workplaces.

The National Component Lead for Life Skills, Mr. Abraham Sunday, who also served as lead facilitator, encouraged participants to embrace three key principles: *be open to learning new things, be ready to relearn, and be willing to unlearn practices that are not right*.

He stressed that change begins with health providers themselves, urging them to accommodate all adolescents who seek care, not only those referred from schools.

Other speakers included Representatives of the State Reproductive Health Coordinator, Mrs. Anita, who highlighted the opportunity the training provides for both new and experienced providers, and the State Life Skills Component Lead, Mrs. Morgan Mildred, who charged participants to justify their selection by becoming ambassadors of adolescent-friendly health services.

The training reflects AGILE’s commitment to strengthening life skills, promoting adolescent health, and ensuring that young people across Nasarawa State have access to supportive, responsive, and inclusive health services.

13/03/2026

Nasarawa Education Commissioner Receives AGILE NPCU Delegation.

A high-level delegation from the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) has arrived in Nasarawa State for a two-day assessment of climate change impacts on educational infrastructure.

The mission, led by Mrs. Felicia Abuka, NPCU Deputy Project Coordinator and National Component Lead for System Strengthening, alongside National Components Consultant Dr. Simeon Ogbonna, aims to review the implementation of climate-responsive components within the state’s secondary schools.

The delegation was received by the Nasarawa State AGILE Project Coordinator, Hajiya Aishatu Aliyu Isoga, and her deputy, Mrs. Juliana Polycarp, before proceeding to the office of the State Commissioner for Education, Dr John DW Mamman.

During the reception, Dr. Mamman expressed optimism that the visit would further energize the state’s commitment to the project, noting that the national team’s presence puts the state on the "right track" to benefit immensely from the initiative.

Dr. Mamman explained that AGILE complements Governor Abdullahi Sule’s human capital development agenda. He highlighted that even before joining the AGILE program, Nasarawa had established a Directorate of Human Capital Development to support young people through skills acquisition and self-reliance programs. This existing framework, he noted, creates a seamless synergy with the goals of the AGILE project.

In her remarks, Mrs. Abuka said the field visit was prompted by reports from participating states on their climate change initiatives. The national team will conduct on-site inspections of selected secondary schools to evaluate their readiness for climate-related challenges and provide technical guidance where needed.

Mrs. Abuka also lauded the state’s leadership, specifically praising Governor Sule for the visible transformation of Nasarawa through landmark infrastructure projects, including the ultra-modern state secretariat and improved road networks.

She further commended the State Component Lead, Mrs. Juliana Polycarp, for her diligent work in driving the project forward. “She is doing very well, and the state is performing impressively. Other states can learn from the strategies being implemented here,” Mrs. Abuka said.

The visit is expected to conclude following a comprehensive review of school-level interventions designed to ensure that climate challenges do not hinder the progress of girl-child education in the state.

10/03/2026

Nasarawa AGILE Trains 168 Officers To Strengthen Education Data Framework.

The Nasarawa State
Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, has trained 168 Education Management Information System (EMIS) officers, evaluators, and State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) members to strengthen data collection, management, and protection for improved educational planning and policy implementation.

The two-day EMIS training, held in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, brought together participants from the Nasarawa State Ministry of Education, the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Local Government Education Authorities, and the Office of the State Statistician-General, among other stakeholders in the education sector.

Speaking during the opening session, the State Project Coordinator of AGILE, Aishatu Aliyu Isoga, said the training was designed to strengthen institutional frameworks and ensure data accuracy for effective development planning in the education sector.

She explained that the initiative would enhance education service delivery in schools, promote gender equity, and improve staff productivity across the state.

Isoga noted that reliable education data remains critical to national development, stressing that meaningful growth cannot be achieved without accurate information about the education population and learning environment.

She further highlighted that the state has recorded measurable progress in girl-child education, enrolment, and retention in schools since the commencement of the programme.

In his remarks, the Commissioner for Education, John Mamman, commended AGILE for its strategic interventions in teaching and learning across the state.

He urged participants to take full advantage of the training to improve productivity and efficiency in the use of education data.

Mamman also reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to utilizing reliable data for effective planning, monitoring, and coordination of educational programmes.

The Lead Facilitator, Dr. Aliyu Usman, expressed commitment to supporting capacity development and behaviour-change interventions through improved data systems, noting that the era of negligence in data management was over.

One of the participants, Danliti Ahmed, pledged to effectively utilize the knowledge gained from the training to enhance monitoring and evaluation processes, thereby justifying the AGILE Project’s investment in capacity development.

The AGILE Project, a World Bank-assisted programme, focuses on educational and economic empowerment of adolescent girls. The initiative has implemented several landmark projects across the 13 Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State, including the construction of classroom blocks, provision of WASH facilities, education grants, and conditional cash transfers to support access to quality education.

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