Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto has solicited for further collaboration with the U.S. government on girl-child education as well as empowerment of women.
Tambuwal made the call when he received the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard at the Government House in Sokoto on Tuesday.
According to the governor, the state government was willing to expand its scope of engagement with U.S. embassy, agencies and the government into the future.
“We look forward to further interaction toward promoting quality of higher and general education at all levels across the state.
“Sokoto seeks deeper collaborations on human capital development, higher education and empowerment,” he said.
Earlier, Leonard said the U.S. in 2015, invested about $122 million on enhancing education, healthcare and agricultural business in Nigeria through USAID.
According to her, U.S had entered into partnership with the Usman Danfodiyo University (UDUS) for the establishment and sustenance of the American Space Centre.
Leonard reiterated U.S. government’s commitment toward provision of community solutions to security challenges, educational growth, healthcare concerns, agriculture and business development.
