UNICEF says it is mobilizing resources to improve access to quality education by poor and vulnerable children in Kaduna State.
UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms Cristian Munduate, stated this in Kaduna on Sunday during the annual UNICEF Access Bank Charity Shield Polo Tournament, at Fifth Chukker Country Polo Club.
Munduate, who was represented by UNICEF Chief of Operations, Mr Opiyo Nixon, noted that education was very important to the development of a child.
She said that the resources were being mobilized in partnership with Access Bank Group and Fifth Chukker Polo Country Club, Kaduna, through the annual Polo Tournament.
She explained that the 2023 tournament was part of a continued partnership to increase access to quality education by orphans and vulnerable children in Kaduna State.
This, she said, would give the children a chance for a better and quality life in the future.
According to her, the efforts are in line with SDGs 4 which seeks to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
“At this time, we are joining hands with other partners – Fifth Chukker, Access Bank Group, and other participants to raise resources that will go into advancing access to education.
“The funds will be invested in improving the quality of teaching but more importantly, in ensuring that each child has the opportunity to access education to advance in life.
“The funds that will be realized will be ploughed back into already established schools to fill existing gaps.”
