CSACEFA calls for budgetary allocation for girl child education
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) has called on Nigerian government at all levels to consider girl child education when preparing their budgets. CSACEFA made this call recently in Benin during an advocacy visit to the office of the Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Education. The Permanent Secretary was represented by Mr Isibor Idahosa. Speaking, leader of the delegation- Mrs Margaret Ibikwi said CSACEFA was a network of Civil Society Organisations and other line Ministries working on educational issues in Nigeria, with the mission of ensuring free qualitative and inclusive education for all. "Our visit here is to request for a copy of the Edo State Educational Sector Plan (ESP) in order for it to be reviewed while taking into consideration the issue of gender sensitivity. The benefit of the ESP is that it brings about donor funding, and more awareness on gender based education. "To educate a girl child means to train her mind, chara