AGILE Project, Katsina State

Driving Education Reform Through Evidence-Based Action

The 2025 Annual Education Sector Performance Review (AESPR) Report was formally presented to the Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education on the 7th of May, 2026, marking another important step in Katsina State’s commitment to strengthening the education sector through data-driven planning and informed decision-making.
The AESPR offers a comprehensive assessment of the education sector’s performance in line with the National Policy on Education and Katsina State’s development priorities. The review examined progress made, identified critical gaps, and highlighted opportunities to improve learning outcomes for pupils and students across the state.
The findings reflect significant investments made in the education sector over the past four years, while also drawing attention to priority areas requiring urgent intervention, including:
✅ Equitable teacher deployment
✅ Improved teacher welfare and remuneration
✅ Provision of quality teaching and learning materials
✅ Enhanced safety and security of schools
In his response, the Honourable Commissioner reaffirmed the government’s commitment to action by pledging to establish a rapid response committee to review the recommendations and develop practical implementation steps.
At the AGILE Project, we believe sustainable education transformation thrives on collaboration, accountability, and evidence-based action.
Education is everyone’s responsibility—and together, we can build a safer, stronger, and more inclusive learning environment for every child in Katsina State.

High-Level Stakeholders Unite to Chart a Path for a Sustainable Life Skills Program in Katsina State

The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, in partnership with the Centre for Girls Education (CGE), convened a one-day strategic stakeholders’ engagement to advance the institutionalization and sustainability of Life Skills education in Katsina State. The session, held on Saturday, 15th November 2025, at Bizarre Luxury Apartments, Kano, brought together senior government officials, policymakers, development partners, legislators, education authorities, and representatives from national and state AGILE teams.
Senior government officials and project leadership reaffirmed their commitment to equipping adolescent girls with essential life skills that foster resilience, leadership, and informed decision-making, highlighting the critical importance of sustaining these competencies within Katsina State’s education system.
Participants reviewed the remarkable progress of the Life Skills programme across implementation schools. Through structured safe space sessions facilitated by trained mentors, thousands of girls are gaining confidence, peer support, and practical skills that extend beyond the classroom. Ministry officials, traditional / religious leaders, and school heads shared stories of transformation — girls leading peer clubs, advocating for menstrual hygiene, improving academic performance, and making informed life choices.
The technical sessions delved into various aspects, including the Safe Space Model, highlighting its features, strengths, and benefits. They also focused on enhancing delivery at the school level and explored the roles of donors and partners, with insights provided by the National Project Coordinating Unit of the AGILE Project and the World Bank. Additionally, the sessions discussed integration pathways, considering both co-curricular and extra-curricular options, and examined quality assurance frameworks necessary for institutionalisation. Furthermore, they addressed the importance of defining stakeholder roles and embedding policy to ensure sustainability.
The Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education delivered the keynote address, complemented by goodwill messages from senior officials across the Ministries of Health, Justice, Information, Religious and Traditional Affairs, SUBEB, and the National Project Coordinating Unit (AGILE).
The stakeholders collectively focused on addressing the critical question: How do we ensure Life Skills education continues beyond the AGILE project? The discussion culminated in a unified pledge:
“Sustainability is not an option, it is a responsibility” — Commissioner MBASE

“Monitoring and mentorship will be institutionalized through School-Based Management Committees.” — SBMC Vice Chair Katsina State
“CGE will continue technical support — not as a donor, but as a committed partner.” — Director, Centre for Girls’ Education
This engagement was more than a project review; it was a handover of responsibility, ownership, and pride — a pact between government, communities, development partners, and above all, the girls of Katsina:
The meeting concluded with the development of a roadmap outlining next steps, ensuring government ownership, inter-agency collaboration, and the long-term integration of Life Skills education in Katsina State.

Condolence Message

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” (Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return).

With heavy hearts, the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, Katsina, announces the passing of our beloved official photographer, Adam.

Adam was a kind, gentle, and easy-going brother, known for his humility and dedication. His work behind the lens captured the essence of our activities and left behind memories that will continue to inspire us.

We pray that Allah (SWT) forgives his shortcomings, illuminates his grave, and admits him into Jannatul Firdaus. May Allah also grant his family, friends, and all of us the patience (sabr) to bear this great loss.

Signed,
AGILE Project Katsina

AGILE Project Disseminates Findings on Disability Inclusion

The Katsina State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project convened a Formative Research Dissemination Meeting on Disability Inclusion in Secondary Education on Thursday, 2nd October 2025, at the Education Resource Center Hall, Katsina.

The event brought together key education stakeholders including representatives from government ministries, parents, teachers, School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs), civil society organizations, and development partners. The meeting served as a platform to present and validate findings from a formative assessment on disability inclusion, commissioned by the AGILE Project to strengthen inclusive education practices across secondary schools in the state.

In her presentation, Masturah Aminu Baba, an independent consultant engaged by the project, shared the research methodology, key results, and recommendations. The assessment highlighted both the barriers and enabling factors influencing the participation of children with disabilities in secondary schools. Among the key issues raised were accessibility challenges, limited awareness on inclusive practices, and the need for targeted support systems.

Stakeholders actively engaged in discussions, offering feedback, validating the findings, and committing to collaborative actions. Contributions from parents, teachers, and officials emphasized the urgency of addressing barriers to learning for students with disabilities while also leveraging existing community support systems.

Speaking at the meeting, the Deputy Project Coordinator for AGILE Project reaffirmed the project’s commitment to ensuring that every child, regardless of ability, has equal access to quality education. They underscored that disability inclusion is central to the project’s mission of empowering adolescent girls and advancing equity in education.

The dissemination meeting concluded with clear next steps, including strengthening advocacy, integrating disability-friendly policies within schools, and fostering partnerships for sustainable impact.

The AGILE Project is committed to continued efforts that pave the way for inclusive and equitable education in Katsina State, ensuring that no child is left behind.