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ABUJA, NIgeria (NAN) - The Kuwaiti government has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting 200,000 out-of-school children in Kaduna through the Reaching Out-of-School Children initiative.
The Kuwaiti ambassador to Nigeria, Salim Almuzayen, made this announcement on Tuesday during the celebration of Kuwait's 64th National Day and 34th Liberation Day in Abuja.
Almuzayen clarified that this initiative seeks to ensure equal access to quality primary education, particularly for children with disabilities, girls, and adolescents in Kaduna.
He pointed out that the project, which is funded by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development in partnership with others, including UNICEF, is designed to assist over 200,000 students.
The Kuwaiti ambassador emphasized the enduring bilateral relations between Kuwait and Nigeria, which trace back to the 1960s when the Al-Sabah School was established in Kaduna.
“It underscores the significance of these historical ties and illustrates the potential for enhanced cooperation across various fields between our two amicable nations,” he remarked.
The senior councillor of the Middle East and Gulf Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Adeolu Okenla, praised the robust diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and Kuwait.
He noted that these relations commenced in 1971, with collaborations in both political and economic sectors.
He commended Kuwait for its efforts toward regional peace and development, especially within the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Okenla further expressed gratitude for Kuwait’s free education policy, which encompasses all levels from primary school to university, contributing to a 96.46 percent adult literacy rate in the nation.
