The Ministry of Education, through its Bureau of Basic and Secondary Education, has celebrated the International Day of Girls’ Education with a series of activities aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering girls through education. The four-day event, held in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, featured community engagement, mobilization efforts, and media outreach, culminating in a colorful parade and an inspiring in-door program.
This year’s theme, “Girls’ Vision for the Future”, highlighted the global focus on ensuring every girl has access to quality education.
Throughout the celebration, the ministry emphasized its commitment to expanding educational opportunities for girls in Liberia, recognizing the critical role girl education plays in the country’s development and future.
Speaking at the event, Abba Karnga, Assistant Minister for Basic and Secondary Education, underscored the importance of girl education in Liberia’s progress. He reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication, in collaboration with its development partners, to creating an inclusive and equitable educational system that empowers girls to succeed.
He urged all students, particularly girls, to stay focused on their academic pursuits. “As we celebrate this significant day, let us all embrace education as the foundation for Liberia’s national development,” he stated.
A notable highlight of the event was the official launch of the book, “Teenah: The Girl Who Dared to Be Different”, authored by Olamibo Balogun. This inspirational book, dedicated to teenage mothers who have faced obstacles in pursuing their dreams, aims to inspire the next generation of female leaders. Supported by the Orange Liberia Foundation, 1,000 copies of the book have been printed and distributed, empowering girls to dream big and shape their futures.
