The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Kaduna State government in addressing the issues of out-of-school children and poverty alleviation.
The announcement came after a meeting between the state governor, Uba Sani, and a delegation from the IsDB led by Ahsanul Kibria.
During the meeting, Governor Sani emphasised his administration’s commitment to sustainable development, quality education, and poverty reduction, particularly in rural areas.
He highlighted that education and poverty alleviation are top priorities for the government of Kaduna State.
The proposed partnership with the Islamic Development Bank aims to effectively tackle the challenges associated with out-of-school children and implement initiatives to reduce poverty in the state.
Governor Sani expressed optimism that this collaboration would contribute significantly to reducing the number of out-of-school children and improving the overall well-being of the citizens of Kaduna State.
He wrote on X: ”I had a fruitful meeting with the top management team of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) led by the Country Operations Manager, Mr. Ahsanul Kibria.
”Discussions centred on tackling the challenge of out-of-school children and effective implementation of initiatives to reduce poverty. Education and poverty reduction are top priorities of our administration.
”The strategic partnership with the Islamic Development Bank will enable the Kaduna State Government to effectively reduce the number of out-of-school children and enhance the well-being of our citizens.”
