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Aliyu Charges Leaders On Societal Ills Eradication
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State, yesterday called on leaders at all levels to strive towards eradicating societal ills and focus on national growth.
He made the call at a memorial lecture in honor of Late Mu’azu Liman-Yabo, a legal practitioner, Sokoto-based activist and philanthropist in Sokoto.
He stressed the need for leaders to redouble their efforts in doing what is necessary for societal progress, noting that events unfolding in any society were true reflection of happenings.
“People in the society can only achieve desired development when leaders and followers consistently fulfill their responsibilities”, he said.
Aliyu, who was represented by Secretary to the State Government, Bello Sifawa, expressed concern about the frequent declaration of industrial actions which were affecting the innocent people in the hospitals, higher institutions and other public places.
“It is unprecedented for us to declare a strike when our innocent masses are in hospitals, seeking for proper medical attention.
“This actions disproportionately have impact on the vulnerable persons who we always claim to be advocating for”, he said.
“They often opt for private health facilities for themselves and their families, while the wealthy seek private healthcare”, he stated.
The Governor appreciated the organisers of the event for their foresight, assuring that the initiative would be supported by the government to assist the less privileged in the society.
In his presentation, titled, “Rising trends of insecurity in Northern Nigeria”, Prof. Tukur Baba of Federal University Birnin Kebbi, called on people to be security conscious due to prevailing situations in the country.
Baba urged stakeholders to initiate more ways of addressing the security challenges bedeviling the nation as well as commit to addressing the impact of corruption in the society.
“Corruption is the mother of all insecurity; without addressing it, achieving safe environment devoid of all security challenges will be futile”, he said.
Prof. Bello Bada of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) highlighted leaders’ flaws in respecting laws, encouraging corruption and breaching public trust.
In his paper titled, “corruption in Nigeria’s leadership”, Bada said fighting corruption successfully could be achieved when leaders reconsidered their habits and ensured equal treatment for all citizens, irrespective of political or ethic affiliations.
Bada identified citizens’ characters as a significant factor contributing to security challenges in Nigeria.
He urged politicians to demonstrate political will in addressing poverty and unemployment.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, who was represented by the District Head of Yabo, Alhaji Muhammadu Maiturare, emphasised the need for people to emulate the good intentions and character of late Liman-Yabo.
Abubakar appreciated the organisers of the memorial lecture, stating that it recognised late Liman-Yabo and the entire population of Sokoto State.
The Tide’s source reports that the event witnessed a tribute to the late Liman-Yabo Foundation and highlighting some of his memorable quotes.
The Alliance Française Port Harcourt in conjunction with the Embassy of France Nigeria over the weekend joined the globe to campaign against the 2025 gender- based violence (GBV) with the theme: “16 Days of Activism Against Gender- Based Voice”
The event which took place at the event Hall of the Alliance Française Port Harcourt was in collaboration with the Female in Gaming Network, ( FIGN) and partnership with Nexal a body that seeks to promote online safety and responsible digital behaviour.
The Tide reports that the project which was aimed at promoting digital safety and girls inclusion in Gaming, with the initiative tagged ‘Gameover Gender- Base Violence’was part of the global campaign against gender- based Violence.
The activity which experienced a flavour of festivity was full of fun and excitements as participants took part in tournaments on popular digital games such as Mario kart and EAFC 25, with an intent to creating safer and more inclusive digital spaces.
The Director of the Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Mrs Marina Lacal said that these activities were designed to encourage inclusion of girls, team work and fair play on online gaming spaces, saying that the gaming world reflects these inequalities, where female players are often under represented.
According to her the main objectives of the initiative was to provide a supportive environment for girls and female in gaming network.
“GameOverGBV” is a project created to reshape this landscape by offering an innovative inclusiveness of girls on online digital Gaming community and digital environments that provide opportunities for creativity, learning and connection, but also fight against Gender-Based Violence Digital Gaming,”she said
She however, explained that the Digital Game, sport competitions, was launched to strengthen social and digital skills through games, workshops, and raise awareness among all young participants about respect, equality and digital citizenship.
The Tide News reports that in Port Harcourt, the competition brought together 100 young participants from three major universities: University of Port Harcourt, ( UNIPORT),Ignatius Ajuru University of Education(IAUE) and Rivers State University (RSU)as well as students from four selected secondary schools, Oginigba comprehensive Secondary.School, Vine lnternational, Virgo predicanda lnternational, and Excellent Montessori Secondary school.
“This is an approach where girls and boys can learn, play and collaborate in a more respectful and safe space for young women, while ensuring a safe, enjoyable and respectful digital environment. It also expose young women to cyberbullying, exclusion, sexist comments and online hate,” Mrs. Lacal said.
Earlier, a game developer Sophia Nei and her. team had engaged participants in an interactive session with the theme: “Can Video Games Be Safe Spaces For Girls?”
However, Mrs Nei and her team educated the girls on the benefits and violence on online digital gaming and urged them ( participants)to learn to say ‘No’ to Online hate, sexist and cyber bullying, while encouraging them(students) to stand up for themselves by reporting such issues to the appropriate authority.
Highlight of the competition was the awarding of prizes to winners by the Director of Alliance Française, Mrs Marina Lacal.
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