AKS College of Nursing Hosts NANA Girls from Sokoto for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Compliance Monitoring
In a significant step towards promoting gender equality and social inclusion in nursing education, AKS College of Nursing recently played host to NANA Girls from Sokoto.
Francisca Okoro 
In a significant step towards promoting gender equality and social inclusion in nursing education, AKS College of Nursing recently played host to NANA Girls from Sokoto. The visit aimed to monitor the college's compliance with Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) standards, fostering a promising partnership focused on nursing students' empowerment.
The NANA Girls, an organization dedicated to advancing gender equality and empowering young women, spent two days at AKS College of Nursing, engaging with students, faculty, and administrative staff. Their visit included comprehensive assessments, discussions, and workshops designed to evaluate and enhance the college's GESI practices.
Dr. Theresa Udoh, Principal of AKS College of Nursing, welcomed the NANA Girls team, expressing the college's commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students. "We are honored to host NANA Girls and collaborate on this critical initiative. Ensuring gender equality and social inclusion is at the heart of our mission, and we are dedicated to empowering our nursing students to become leaders in healthcare," she stated.
During the visit, the NANA Girls team conducted interactive sessions with nursing students, discussing the importance of gender equality in the healthcare sector and providing insights into effective strategies for achieving it. These sessions were met with enthusiasm from the students, who shared their experiences and ideas for fostering a more inclusive educational environment.
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Amina Suleiman, a representative of NANA Girls, commended AKS College of Nursing for its proactive approach and commitment to GESI principles. "We are impressed by the initiatives already in place at AKS College of Nursing. This visit marks the beginning of a fruitful partnership aimed at furthering our shared goals of gender equality and social inclusion. Together, we can create a more equitable and empowering environment for nursing students," she said.
One of the highlights of the visit was a panel discussion featuring faculty members and student representatives, focusing on best practices for integrating GESI into nursing education. The panelists discussed ongoing challenges, shared success stories, and explored innovative solutions to ensure that gender equality and social inclusion are prioritized at every level.
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The visit concluded with a commitment to ongoing collaboration between AKS College of Nursing and NANA Girls. Both parties agreed to develop joint programs and initiatives aimed at empowering nursing students, enhancing their leadership skills, and promoting a culture of equality and inclusion within the college.
"We look forward to a great partnership with NANA Girls," Dr. Udoh remarked. "This collaboration will undoubtedly strengthen our efforts to empower our students and prepare them to be compassionate and inclusive healthcare professionals."
As AKS College of Nursing continues to advance its GESI initiatives, the partnership with NANA Girls represents a significant milestone in their journey toward creating a more inclusive and empowering educational experience for all nursing students.
