Abstract

In recent years, the concern for girl-child education has been a topical issue of discourse in both academic and policy circles in Nigeria. To this extent, governments at all levels have been intensifying efforts aimed at encouraging parents to enrol both their male and female children in school without discrimination. This is because it has been recognized that education of the girl-child is vital for societal development. Thus, it can be argued that girl-child education is central in assisting individuals to acquire all the necessary skills and knowledge that would benefit society in all facets of life.
In spite of the indispensable role of girl-child education in promoting social well-being, the situation is sadly disheartening. Various factors that are attributable to this poor situation include socio-cultural norms and values, economic inequality, domestic violence, religious traditions, and social conflicts. While many of these factors create inhibitions, even policies meant to address the problems are also shrouded in similar existential mysteries. This similarly, albeit historically, creates regional dichotomies in girl-child education in this country.
It is against this background that the paper seeks to examine the impact of armed banditry conflict on girl-child education in the eastern part of Sokoto State.