UK Partners with YABATECH to Promote Girls' Education Skills Program
The United Kingdom government has forged a collaboration with Nigeria's Yaba College of Technology to champion the Girls Education Skills Program (GESP), marking a significant milestone in empowering Nigerian women through education. The initiative aims to equip young women with vital skills, emphasizing the pivotal role of education in their empowerment.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
In a landmark move aimed at advancing gender equality and education in Nigeria, the United Kingdom government has selected Yaba College of Technology as its strategic partner to drive the Girls Education Skills Program (GESP). This collaboration underscores a commitment to empowering Nigerian women through education and skill acquisition.
The announcement came during a dinner organized in honor of the United Kingdom Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Girls' Education, led by Helen Grant MP, OBE, during her recent visit to Nigeria. Hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr. Jonny Baxter, the event served as a platform to underscore the transformative potential of education in the lives of Nigerian women.
The Girls Education Skills Program aims to provide young women with practical skills and knowledge to enhance their socio-economic opportunities. By leveraging the resources and expertise of Yaba College of Technology, the initiative seeks to equip women with the tools they need to succeed in various fields.
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During the dinner, discussions centered on the vital role of education in empowering women and promoting gender equality. Dr. Engr. Ibraheem Abdul, representing the Rector of Yaba College of Technology, and Dr. Oluwafunmilayo Doherty, Acting Director of Research Support and Grant Management at the college, reaffirmed the institution's commitment to supporting the implementation of the Girls Education Skills Program.
The partnership between the United Kingdom and Yaba College of Technology represents a significant step forward in promoting girls' education and fostering socio-economic development in Nigeria. Through targeted interventions and collaborative efforts, both parties aim to create a more inclusive and equitable society where women have equal access to opportunities for growth and advancement.
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