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THE STATES

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10 years ago

February 24, 2014

Borno
The Borno State Government has donated N200,000
to each victim of the recent insurgency attacks in Kilde and Gashigar communities of Mabar Local Government Area of the state.
Chief Of Staff (COS) to Governor Kashim Shettima, announced the donation on behalf of the government in Maiduguri when he addressed people from the area.
He said that the assistance was offered to lessen the hardship being faced by the victims.
Kyari said that the gesture as in line with the governor’s directive to disburse N30 million as donation in sympathy with the victims.

FCT

The President, Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mr Femi
Adeshina, has called on INEC to be impartial in disseminating information to the media to ensure credible elections in 2015.
Adeshina made the call at the Strategy Meeting on Media and the 2015 Elections Agenda organised by Democratic Governance for Development (DGD) in Lagos.
“INEC must be seen to be truly independent and impartial in all ramifications to ensure that come 2015, we have a peaceful and transparent elections in Nigeria,” Adeshina said.
He stressed the need for INEC to enforce the provisions of the Electoral Act in an impartial way to enhance transparency in the conduct of political parties in the country.

Jigawa

The Chairman, Interim Committee in Hadejia Local
Government, Jigawa State, Alhaji Ahmad Abdullahi, has urged workers to support the council to fast track sustainable development of the area.
Abdullahi made the call at the inauguration of the committee in Hadejia.
The chairman also urged communities in the area to support the committee to enable it to effectively manage the affairs of the council.
He assured that the committee would be transparent and fair in the discharge of its duties.

Kaduna

The International Federation of Women Lawyers
(FIDA), Kaduna State branch has expressed worry over the increasing cases of rape in the state.
The FIDA Chairperson, Mrs Sidikat Adegboye, who said this when he spoke with newsmen said the figure against the vice had not been won in the state.
She, however, attributed this deficiency to dearth of correct statistical data on cases of rape and administrative bureaucracy in the state judiciary system.
“The fight against rape in Kaduna State is far from a battle won; as rape cases are now on the increase on a daily basis.
Kebbi

About 4,000 qualified candidates are to benefit from
the distribution of free Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms valued at N16 million by the Kebbi State Government.
The Executive Secretary, Kebbi Scholarship Board, Alhaji Sahabi Birnin-Yauri, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Birnin-Kebbi.
He said that the forms would be distributed to secondary school students who graduated between 2010 and 2013 with minimum of five credits including English and Mathematics.
Birnin-Yauri said that zonal inspectors would identify the five best students in each secondary school in their zones and provide them with the forms.
Kwara

Kwara

The University of Ilorin says it expelled no fewer than 51
students for various acaemic offences in the last two years.
The university’s spokesman, Mr Kunle Akogun, told newsmen in Ilorin that the exercise was a routine one.
According to him, it is meant to sustain the rich tradition of the university in line with character and learning.
Akogun said that their offences ranged from being members of secret cults to bribing lecturers to upgrade their scores after examinations.

Lagos

An unemployed man, Saka Afeez, 21, who allegedly stole
property worth N120,000 belonging to a church, was arraigned in Lagos.
Afeez, whose address is unknown, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, burglary and theft at an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
The Prosecutor, ASP Godwin Eze, told the court that the accused committed the offences on February 15, at about 1:30 a.m. at 22, Mojirade St., Shibiri, Ajangbadi, Lagos.
He said that the accused unlawfully entered into Rain Day Christian Assembly and stole a speaker and an amplifier engine, both valued at N120,000.

Nassarawa

Governor Umaru Al-Makuraof Nassarawa State has
urged exporters in the country to explore and exploit the export potentials of the state.
He made the call in Lafia at a one-day sensitisation seminar organised by the North Central Coordinating Office of the Nigerian Shippers Council with the theme: “Tapping the export potentials of Nassarawa State”.
Al-Makura, who was represented by the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mr Emmanuel Yaji, said the state was endowed with enormous solid minerals, including high quality precious stones, semi-precious stones and precious metals.
Others are metallic and non-metallic minerals as well as mineral fuel that are of high economic value.

Ogun
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, has
remanded a 26-year old welder, Dare Ojo, for allegedly defiling a three-year old girl.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Anthony Araba, ordered that Ojo be remanded in Oba Prison.
The prosecutor, Insp Banji Sangotokun, had told the court that the accused committed the offence on February 15 at Ogunji Estate, Somorin in Abeokuta.
He said the accused, a friend to the girl’s father, defiled and inflicted serious injury on the minor.
Ondo

The Ondo State Direct Labour Agency in
Akure said it had completed 49 projects across the state in five years.
The Chairperson of the agency, Mrs Mobolaji Suara, told newsmen that the projects ranged from the construction of markets to health centres.
“We have completed about 49 projects across the state in the last five years in the markets, auto marts, mechanic villages and emergency health centres.
“We are also into the construction of public buildings as long as they have positive effects on the people.
Plateau

The Plateau State Government has called on
the electorate not to allow desperate politicians to buy their voters’ cards during election
The state Commissioner for Information, Mrs Olivia Dazyem, made the call during a sensitisation campaign for Plateau South Senatorial District in Shendam for the February 25 council election in the state.
“Your voter’s card is your weapon of electing a credible representative to any elective position and should be guarded jealously not to allow anybody deprive you of it.
“As electorate, you should not allow desperate politicians buy off your voters cards; doing that means selling off your conscience and the right to elect the leader of your choice, “ she said.

Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar
III has urged politicians to ensure peace in the country as the nation approaches the 2015 elections.
Abubakar made the appeal in Sokoto when the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu paid him a courtesy call.
“So much acrimony and mudslinging is now going on in Nigeria and there is the need to stabilise the nation’s polity.

L-R: Chairman, Lagos Public Works Corporation, Mr Gbenga Akintola, Governor Babatunde Fashola and Ranadu of Imota, Oba Mudashiru Agoro, at the inauguration of Imota Asphalt Plant in Imota, Lagos State recently.

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VCDF in Partnership with LDSVA Sensitise Women on Gender Equality, Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship

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May 3, 2024

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Women, the pillars of our society, are resilient and determined as they play essential roles in nurturing families and leading businesses. Despite facing challenges like limited financial resources and unequal opportunities, they persist, inspiring generations and driving positive change.

In honour of Women’s History Month, Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF), in collaboration with Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Co. Ltd. (SEEPCO) and the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (LDSVA), embarked on a transformative journey to empower 100 community women, focusing on sexual and domestic violence prevention, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship, on March 27, 2024, in Eti-Osa LGA, Lagos State.

When women are empowered, they become catalysts for progress, influencing not only their own lives but also the lives of their families and those around them. The programme gave the women the opportunity to acquire knowledge on tools that can help their businesses grow, also providing a safe space for women to learn and connect with others, making them feel more confident and capable in making decisions for their businesses.

Distinguished guests present at the event were Mrs. Bello Oluwakemi, Head of the Field Operations Department, Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (LDSVA), Chief Mrs. Eletu-Odibo Wasilat, Community Development Committee Chairman of Eti-Osa LGA, Lagos State, and Mrs. Adenike Akintoye, Head of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Unit, Eti Osa LGA.

While giving her feedback, Chief Mrs. Eletu-Odibo Wasilat said, “community-driven efforts like this initiative are instrumental in driving sustainable change and enabling women to realise their full potential.”

Mrs. Bello Oluwakemi noted during her closing remark, “training women in our communities will improve their livelihoods and contribute to household income, thereby leading to better standards of living.”

This collaborative initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Gender Equality (SDG 5) and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), which aim to ensure everyone is treated equally and reduce differences between people.

VCDF will continue to educate and empower women for a greater inclusion in society, supporting their advancement and ensuring their meaningful participation in all spheres of life. Together, let us continue to champion the cause of women, celebrate their achievements, and pave the way for a brighter and more equitable future for all.

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Ibom Developers Supports 160 Women with Skill Acquisition Training in Akwa Ibom

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May 3, 2024

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Empowering women with vocational skills is a vital step towards fostering gender equality and inclusive growth in society. This effort involves equipping women with practical expertise that can be applied across various aspects of life, including professional, personal, and entrepreneurial settings. Ibom Developers’ recent initiatives to provide skill acquisition training to women in its host communities aim to help them thrive in society.

On April 8, 2024, Ibom Developers commenced its ongoing skill acquisition training programme, themed ‘Virtuous Women’ in Egwenwe and Okoroinyong communities.
Dignitaries, including His Royal Highness Chief Johnson J. Osiba (Ijongo IV), the Okaama of Egwenwe Community; Mr. Warribo Isaiah, Community Development Chairman, Egwenwe Community; Pastor Johnson Christian Ubulom, Youth President, Egwenwe Community; Mrs. Catherine Monday Ogbofork, Women Leader of Egwenwe Community; Mrs. Sarah Evans Nfeija, Health Officer, Egwenwe Community; and representatives from Okoroinyong community, were present at the inaugural event.

This skill acquisition programme aims to empower 160 women in these communities with expertise in catering, packaging, hairdressing, wigging, ventilation, and styling. The program took place from April 8 to April 20, 2024, at Egwenwe Town Hall and Okoroinyong Town Hall in Eastern Obolo LGA, Akwa Ibom State, imparting essential entrepreneurial skills to the women in the communities.

During the inaugural event, Chief Johnson J. Osiba (Ijongo IV), the Okaama of Egwenwe Community, expressed, ‘‘This empowerment initiative will provide our women with the autonomy and decision-making power they need to become self-sufficient contributors to the growth and development of our community.’’

The participation of women in several economic activities makes their upliftment a potent strategy for economic growth. Their involvement expands the workforce, cultivating heightened innovation and efficiency within the community.

Mrs. Catherine Monday Ogbofork, Women Leader of Egwenwe Community, emphasised, “Access to training tailored to the needs of women allow them to develop specialised skills. I am glad that this programme has offered options that suit our women’s preferences and goals.’’

Acquiring skills for livelihood elevates family status and unlocks entrepreneurial avenues. Ibom Developers is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship among women and supporting socio-economic empowerment in local communities.