The Kwara State Government has trained over 5,000 members of School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) across 898 schools under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project.

The training was conducted simultaneously across the state's three senatorial districts and facilitated by Alim & Associates Ltd., the firm engaged to lead SBMC capacity building and supervise ongoing school renovation works.

Managing Partner of the firm, Engr. Muhyideen Alimi Yusuf, described the exercise as a success despite logistical challenges. He stated that SBMCs are now expected to develop School Improvement Plans (SIPs) to identify priority infrastructure and academic needs in their respective schools.

He urged parents to take advantage of the upcoming renovations by enrolling their children particularly girls to ensure they complete at least secondary education.

Kwara AGILE Project Coordinator, Mr. Abdulazeez Adesina Salami, hailed the turnout and enthusiasm of participants as one of the project's most significant milestones to date. He confirmed that monitoring mechanisms have been established to ensure accountability and effective implementation.

Deputy Project Coordinator, Lawal Hamza Adisa, and Component 1.2 Lead, QS Amina Shehu, commended Alim & Associates for its role, while Lead Resource Person, Dr. Adeyemi Adeyemo, expressed optimism that the initiative will positively impact communities.

Supported by the World Bank, AGILE is implemented by the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with states to expand secondary education opportunities for girls aged 10-20, particularly those facing cultural, financial, and infrastructural barriers.