Ayomide Habeeb
In Nigeria, a staggering 10 million children are out of school, with girls making up 70%of this alarming statistics.
Despite efforts by international organizations, government, and individuals, the number refuses to budge.
At a recent CSR event, Bola Lawal, Director of the Counseling Unit at Education District C, painted a stark picture of single mothers struggling to provide for their children’s education.
Aisha and her eight sisters, married off by their father instead of being sent to school, are a heart-wrenching example of this reality.
Bamidele Esther, a student at Omole Senior School, shared her own struggles, saying, “Most of us are impoverished, without proper uniforms, schoolbags, or even writing materials.”
But amidst these challenges, a glimmer of hope emerges. Kehinde Kuponiyi, a 15-year-old student who was sent to Lagos as a house help at nine, refused to give up on her education.
With the support of an NGO, she received a new uniform and is now the head girl of her school, determined to become a lawyer and fight for girls’ rights.
Evolve, a non-profit organization, is working to change the narrative through its five-year plan, aiming to impact 50,000 direct beneficiaries and 200,000 indirect beneficiaries.
Partnering with Polaris Bank, Evolve is providing school materials and support to under privileged girls, tackling climate change through education.
Through the S-connect initiative, Evolve has donated school supplies to over 10,000 female students across 32 schools in nine states.
With support from partners like OVH Energy Marketing, Bic, Crown star,and Hilland Knowlton strategies, Evolve is empowering girls to break the cycle of poverty and become agents of change.
As Bukola Oluyadi, Group Head of Customer Experience Management & Sustainability at Polaris Bank, said, “Education and youth empowerment are key indicators of social progress.”
Through their partnership with Evolve, Polaris Bank is committed to curbing global warming by supporting girl-child education in Nigeria.