By: Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto.

The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project is teaming up with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto Correspondent Chapel, to spread awareness on health education and community development across Sokoto State’s 23 local government areas. This partnership aims to strengthen the working relationship between AGILE and journalists.

Dr. Mansur Buhari, the State Project Coordinator, announced this initiative during a courtesy visit by NUJ leaders. He noted that some people think journalists need incentives to share stories, and fear of sensationalism can hinder engagement. However, he believes open communication can prevent sensationalism.

Dr. Buhari is happy with the collaboration and wants the Correspondent Chapel involved in all AGILE activities, monitoring, and sensitisation efforts. He’s pledged to support effective reporting, and wants journalists to highlight the project’s broader community development goals.

The NUJ Correspondent Chapel Chairman, Mr. Ankeli Emmanuel, welcomes the partnership, citing the project’s positive impact on adolescent girls’ education and community participation. He looks forward to working together to spread the word.

The partnership aims to educate and empower adolescent girls, promoting community development and participation in Sokoto State. By working together, AGILE and NUJ hope to make a real difference in the lives of girls and communities.