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Gombe approves N6.1bn counterpart funding for HOPE-EDU programme

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The Gombe State Executive Council has approved N6.1bn as counterpart funding for the World Bank-supported HOPE-EDU education programme. The approval qualifies Gombe State to benefit from the programme, which aims to reduce out-of-school children and improve basic education.

What the institution said

  • The Gombe State Executive Council approved N6.1bn as counterpart funding for the HOPE-EDU programme.

    “The Gombe State Executive Council has approved N6.1bn as the state’s counterpart funding”

  • The approval qualifies Gombe State to benefit from the World Bank-supported HOPE-EDU programme.

    “qualifies the state to benefit from the World Bank-supported HOPE-EDU programme”

  • The HOPE-EDU programme is a federal government initiative aimed at strengthening foundational education delivery across the country.

    “a federal government initiative aimed at strengthening foundational education delivery across the country”

  • The Commissioner for Education is Prof. Aishatu Maigari.

    “the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Aishatu Maigari”
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  • The circular was signed by Nasiru Saidu.

    “in a circular signed by Nasiru Saidu”

  • The circular was obtained by our correspondent on Monday.

    “which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday”

  • The programme will focus on improving learning outcomes in basic schools, reducing out-of-school children, recruiting and deploying qualified teachers, and strengthening the basic education system.

    “improving learning outcomes in basic schools, reducing the number of out-of-school children, recruiting and deploying qualified teachers”

  • The programme will promote transparency and accountability through the Track and Trace Initiative.

    “promote transparency and accountability through the Track and Trace Initiative”

  • The state’s counterpart contribution is in line with achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education.

    “in line with the administration’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education”

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