By Saheed Ibrahim

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A  member of the National Assembly Commission, Taiwo Oluga, has urged state governors to strengthen the enforcement of free and compulsory education for the girl child across Nigeria.

 In a statement on Sunday, Oluga, a former member of the House of Representatives, emphasised that education is crucial to securing the rights, equality, and empowerment of women.

She acknowledged progress in girl-child education, particularly in urban areas, but stressed the need for greater efforts in underserved communities.

Much of the success recorded in the campaign for compulsory girl-child education is limited to areas covered by the media, which represents only a fraction of the real challenge.

The government must implement functional measures to ensure that young girls in rural and underserved areas receive at least basic education,” she stated.

Oluga also highlighted the need for adult education programs to empower women in the informal sector, equipping them with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions and improve their livelihoods.

The APC chieftain called on women’s groups to serve as independent monitors, ensuring that the women empowerment initiatives under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda reach the grassroots.

She commended Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her efforts in advancing women’s empowerment initiatives, describing them as complementary to the government’s agenda.

Encouraging young Nigerian women to actively participate in politics, Oluga urged them to join political parties, contest leadership positions, and move beyond being mere attendees at party events