Niger Legislators Support Initiative for At-Risk Children

The Niger State House of Assembly has committed to collaborating with the State At-Risk Children Programme to support at-risk children. The program focuses on integrating vulnerable youths into society through skills training and employment opportunities, aligning with the New Niger Agenda. The partnership aims to drive meaningful change and foster better future prospects for these children.

The Niger State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with significant stakeholders, particularly the State At-Risk Children Programme (ARC-P), to realize its ambitious objectives. During an advocacy visit from ARC-P officials to the Assembly in Minna, Mallam Farouq Umar Isah, the Clerk of the House, expressed his support for the initiative, stating, “It will greatly benefit Nigerlites.” He emphasized that the program aligns with Governor Mohammed Umar Bago’s New Niger Agenda, which prioritizes health, education, and agriculture.

Aisha Umar Tafida, the State Team Leader and Coordinator of ARC-P, elaborated on the program’s mission to integrate at-risk children and young adults into society. By offering skills training and employment opportunities, the initiative aims to mitigate their vulnerabilities, allowing them to compete on a global scale. She outlined the seven key pillars of ARC-P: Basic Literacy and Numeracy (Education), Health and Nutrition, Agriculture and Climate Change, Entrepreneurial and Financial Literacy, Digital Skills and Creativity, Sports and Life Skills, and Incentivisation and Intervention. She affirmed, “The programme will ensure the integration of At-Risk Children and young adults by creating opportunities for skills and employment to reduce their Vulnerabilities thereby enabling them to compete with other advantaged Children across the globe.”

The partnership between ARC-P and the Niger State House of Assembly is anticipated to foster significant change for vulnerable children in the region by creating lasting opportunities that focus on skill development and employment.

The initiative to protect and support at-risk children in Niger State arises from a growing recognition of the societal responsibilities towards its vulnerable youths. The State At-Risk Children Programme (ARC-P) aims to provide an integrated approach to assist these young individuals by imparting knowledge, skills, and resources necessary for them to thrive in a challenging environment. By aligning its objectives with government policies, ARC-P seeks to enhance the well-being of children, facilitate their integration into society, and empower them to contribute positively to the state and beyond.

In conclusion, the reaffirmation of support by the Niger State House of Assembly for the State At-Risk Children Programme underscores a commitment to addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable children. With the program’s multifaceted pillars aimed at integrating these children into society through education, skills training, and employment, there is a hopeful prospect for improving their lives. This initiative is poised to create meaningful opportunities that can significantly impact the future of Nigerlites.

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