IAUE Celebrates Girl Child on International Day of the Girl Child

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, on 11 October 2026 joined the global community to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child.

The day, set aside by the United Nations, highlights the need to champion the rights of the girl child, promote her education and protect her against discrimination, violence and all forms of inequality.

The theme for this year's celebration, Girls' Vision for the Future, underscores the power, resilience and boundless potential of girls to shape a better world when given equal opportunities.

As a University of Education, IAUE noted that educating a girl is educating a nation, adding that investment in girls' education, leadership, health and well-being is an investment in a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, called on parents, teachers, policymakers and society to ensure every girl child has access to quality education, protect girls from harmful cultural practices, abuse and exploitation, encourage girls to pursue careers in science, technology, leadership and innovation, and amplify girls' voices.

To every girl child in IAUE and beyond, be reminded that you are smart, strong, intelligent, valuable and capable of achieving greatness. Your dreams are valid and your future is bright, the statement read.

The university reaffirmed its commitment to providing an enabling environment where every girl child can learn, thrive and fulfil her destiny.