By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
The Borno State Coordinator of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, Engr. Ibrahim Baba, has been honored with the prestigious Independent Electrical Operators Association (IEOA) Special Merit Award.
This recognition is a testament to his outstanding leadership and commitment to delivering high-quality projects across the 27 Local Government Areas in Borno State.
The award ceremony, held on Friday, was a celebration of Engr. Baba’s dedication to excellence, transparency, and accountability in project execution. The IEOA Chairman, Bukar Mallam Gana, presented the award, praising Engr. Baba’s work as a benchmark for quality and professionalism.
“The AGILE project’s success is a reflection of Engr. Ibrahim Baba’s exceptional leadership and commitment to delivering impactful results despite the challenges posed by security concerns and resource constraints,” Bukar said. “His work has not only beautified school environments but also improved learning conditions, consolidated the education sector’s capacity, and enhanced the development and sustainability of education for children in Borno State.”
The AGILE project, a World Bank-assisted initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education, aims to improve secondary education opportunities for adolescent girls aged 10-20. Under Engr. Baba’s coordination, the project has made significant strides in enhancing learning conditions and promoting education development in Borno State.
In his acceptance speech, Engr. Baba expressed profound gratitude to the IEOA for the recognition, attributing the project’s success to the guidance and support of key stakeholders. “I am humbled by this recognition, and I attribute the successes of the AGILE project to the untiring efforts of our team, the guidance of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, and the support of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe,” he said.
Engr. Baba also acknowledged the pivotal role played by the AGILE Project staff, describing them as the driving force behind the remarkable achievements recorded so far. “This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team,” he said. “I dedicate this award to the entire AGILE Project staff, and I look forward to continuing our work towards improving education outcomes for adolescent girls in Borno State.”
