A 63-year-old grandmother from Kano State has shared the emotional reason behind her decision to return to school decades after missing the opportunity to receive an education as a child.
Furera Muhammad, who now attends an Islamic school in Rigafada alongside some of her grandchildren, said she still regrets not being allowed to pursue formal education during her childhood. According to her, girls of her generation were rarely encouraged to attend school, leaving many without the chance to achieve their dreams.
She explained that if she had been given the opportunity to study while growing up, she believes she would have become a teacher. Determined not to let age stand in her way, she decided to return to the classroom in pursuit of knowledge.
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The grandmother expressed hope that her story would inspire parents to prioritise the education of their daughters and encourage young girls to remain committed to their studies. She noted that educating girls gives them the opportunity to contribute positively to their families and society.
Furera spoke during a community engagement programme organised under the Grannies Network for Change (G-NEC) initiative. The programme brought together grandmothers to discuss ways of promoting girls’ education and addressing gender-based violence through community dialogue.
Organisers said the initiative seeks to harness the influence of grandmothers in encouraging positive social values, improving access to education for girls and creating safer, more supportive environments for women and children in communities across Kano and Jigawa states.
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