Katsina: Radda sponsors 5,075 vulnerable pupils under Conditional Cash Transfer

Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina state has flagged off the disbursement of Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) to 5,075 vulnerable pupils across the state in an effort to encourage school enrollment.

He equally improved grants to 66 schools wit†9*9h adequate  distribution of learning materials to another large number of vulnerable pupils.

The governor performed the flag-off Thursday at the TESS Conference Hall, Katsina metropolis, during a state-level sensitisation programme organised by the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), for critical stakeholders in the education sector.

Governor Radda said the interventions were part of his administration’s determination to remove barriers to education and ensure that every child, irrespective of location, gender, social status or economic background, has access to inclusive and quality basic education.

“Education remains the bedrock of sustainable development and one of the most valuable investments any responsible government can make for the prosperity of its people,” Governor Radda said.

He stated that the CCT programme was designed to support poor and vulnerable households, encourage regular school attendance, reduce absenteeism, and discourages child labour and early marriage, which often contribute to school dropouts.

“Today’s event marks yet another important milestone in our determination to eliminate barriers to education, particularly among vulnerable children,” the governor stated.