IMPACT OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS’ INITIATIVE FOR LEARNING ANDEMPOWERMENT (AGILE) ON MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATION INSECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examined the impact of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) on
the management of girl-child education in public secondary schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey
design was adopted, involving principals, teachers, Ministry of Education officials, and AGILE programme
officials. Data were collected using a validated instrument titled Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and
Empowerment on the Management of Girl-Child Education Scale (AGIFLES). Mean and standard deviation were
used to answer research questions, while one-way ANOVA was used to test the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of
significance. Findings revealed that AGILE interventions positively influence the management of girl-child
education through infrastructural provision (cumulative mean = 3.80) and financial support (cumulative mean =
3.81). Facilities such as classrooms, gender-sensitive amenities, and improved sanitation enhanced learning
conditions, while financial support including scholarships and school feeding improved access and reduced
dropout rates. The hypotheses showed no significant differences in respondents’ opinions on infrastructural
facilities (p = 0.435) and financial support (p = 0.517), indicating consensus among stakeholders. The study
concludes that AGILE significantly enhances educational management by addressing key barriers to girls’
education. It recommends sustained investment and effective monitoring of interventions.