A comprehensive five-year policy framework for mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion across all levels of education in Bauchi State — from ECCDE through tertiary. Includes School Re-entry Guidelines as an integral operational component.
The Gender in Education Policy provides a systematic framework for closing gender gaps in access, participation and completion across Bauchi State's public schools. It establishes binding commitments for the Ministry of Education, SUBEB, LGEAs, schools and community actors — with financing requirements for each.
All female learners in public primary and secondary schools
Girls at risk of dropout or exclusion
Re-entry candidates — girls returning after pregnancy, marriage or other disruption
Teachers and school leaders in all public schools
Monitoring not yet commenced. Tracker will be updated quarterly where verified institutional evidence is available.
By 2027, all public JSS/SSS schools shall adopt and publicize the Bauchi State Re-entry SOP, including referral pathways and anti-stigmatization standards.
Responsible: Ministry of Education / SUBEB · Target: 2027
By 2028, re-entry case records (sex/age-disaggregated) shall be captured in school records and submitted through LGEA to SUBEB/SMoE for quarterly review.
Responsible: SUBEB / LGEAs / Ministry of Education · Target: 2028
By 2028, functional referral linkages (Health, Social Welfare, Justice/Protection services) shall be operational in all 20 LGAs for pregnancy-related and GBV cases.
Responsible: Ministry of Education / SUBEB / Ministry of Justice · Target: 2028
By 2030, re-entry, retention and completion support services (counselling, mentorship, learning catch-up) shall be available in all participating schools, with priority for high-burden LGAs.
Responsible: SUBEB / LGEAs / CSOs · Target: 2030
Establish a dedicated Gender in Education budget line in the state annual budget — estimated ₦450M annually from FY 2027.
Responsible: Ministry of Finance / Ministry of Education · Target: 2027 Budget
Achieve gender parity in staffing across all education levels — reduce gender staffing gaps by 20% by 2030.
Responsible: TESCOM / SUBEB / Ministry of Education · Target: 2030
Establish gender-sensitive WASH facilities in all schools — including gender-separate toilets, water and menstrual hygiene facilities.
Responsible: Ministry of Education / RUWASA · Target: 2028
Train all school principals and headteachers on re-entry protocols and gender-responsive school management.
Responsible: SUBEB / LGEAs · Target: Dec 2026
Expand ST&V provision with girls planned in from the start — increase girls' ST&V participation from 40% toward parity.
Responsible: Science and Technical Schools Board / Ministry of Education · Target: 2028
Publish annual Gender in Education Progress Report with LGA-level disaggregation — from 2026 through 2030.
Responsible: Ministry of Education · Target: Annual
Budget Implications (2026–2030)