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Gender Disparity Elimination in Education, Key to Equality -Dons
Two lecturers with the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Dr Chima Boma-Cookey and Dr Stella Jerry-Chukwu, have identified the elimination of disparities in gender as a key factor in attaining sustainable development in Nigeria.
In their joint paper titled, “Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow”, the lecturers said such elimination would ensure equal access to education and training for both male and female children.
According to Boma-Cookey, and Jerry-Chukwu, who are deputy registrar and medical officer in the school, respectively, “Eliminating gender disparity in education to ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous people and children in vulnerable situations will generally ensure equality in development of individuals and country at large”.
The paper, which was presented as part of activities marking this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), at the IAUE, Rumuolumeni, stated that elimination of disparities in education was one of the United Nations’ proposed 10 targets for Goal-4, that countries should achieve by 2030.
The other nine proposals are: ensuring increase in the number of adults who have relevant skills, both technical and vocational, for employment and entrepreneurship; ensuring equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and training education.
The target is to also ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy; building and upgrading education facilities that are child, disability, and gender sensitive, and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive, and effective learning environment for all.
“All learners are to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competences needed to promote sustainable development through education for sustainable development; globally expand the number of scholarships available to developing countries, particularly least developed; and substantially increased the supply of qualified teachers through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries”.
According to the lecturers, “the implication of not providing girls with equal voices, choices, and opportunities affects not just their lives, but the future of the planet”.
In her welcome address, President of IAUE Women Association, Mrs. Chika Onuchuku, encouraged the womenfolk to always be focused on their aspirations in whatever they seek to attain in life.
Mrs. Onuchuku, who is the wife of the vice chancellor of IAUE, said, “without the woman, there’s no fruitfulness in life… Every woman deserves to be what she wants to be in life, and also attain the apex of her aspirations.
“So, don’t be discouraged because God originally created us as women to multiply in every endeavour we find ourselves”, she said.
By: Sogbeba Dokubo
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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