Enugu Takes Center Stage in UNICEF-BCA Initiative
UNICEF and BCA emphasize the critical need for inclusive education for all school-age children. This call was made during a One-Day Multi-Zonal Press Conference held at Fidelma Hotel, Independence Layout Enugu, in celebration of the International Day of Education.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a joint effort, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA) have emphasized the critical need for inclusive education for all school-age children. This call was made during a One-Day Multi-Zonal Press Conference held at Fidelma Hotel, Independence Layout Enugu, in celebration of the International Day of Education.
The communique issued at the end of the conference outlined several key points urging government action and stakeholder collaboration to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive education system. It specifically called for:
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1. Qualitative Learning: Emphasizing the necessity for high-quality education in all schools.
2. Safe and Healthy Learning Environment: Advocating for schools to provide safe, hygienic, and protective environments for students.
3. Tightened Security: Recommending increased security measures in and around schools to ensure the safety of students.
4. Access to Up-to-Date Learning Materials: Encouraging rural schools to have access to modern learning materials.
5. Inclusivity in School Admissions: Condemning discrimination against physically challenged children during school admission and advocating for inclusivity.
6. Skill-Based Learning: Promoting a learning system that results in self-reliance upon graduation.
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7. Nigeria Learning Passport: Calling for the promotion of the efficacy of the Nigeria Learning Passport.
The communique also highlighted the need for urgent and effective attention from the government and all stakeholders in the education sector to contribute toward achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to education.
As UNICEF and BCA champion the cause of inclusive education, the conference serves as a significant step towards addressing key issues and fostering a more equitable and effective learning environment for all children.
