Visit to Karonmajigi Community

In the North Central region of Nigeria, there’s a prevalent belief that Gbagyi girls typically do not pursue education beyond the primary level. Instead, they often remain at home to assist with household responsibilities alongside their mothers and are often married off at a young age. Even among those who do attend secondary school, many ultimately discontinue their education to follow traditional paths of early marriage and Petty trading, mirroring the experiences of their mothers.

This pattern perpetuates a cycle of child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and entrenched poverty, exacerbating socio-economic challenges within the community. On this premise, GEAI paid a visit to the Karonmajigi community of the FCT to collaborate with them on our mission and dedication to empowering girls through education.

The community stakeholders pledged their support to the cause and agreed to identify beneficiaries/girls who cannot afford to return to school but are looking for the opportunity. GEAI is also set to host Menstrual Health Day and CSE sensitization outreaches in the community.