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BTG to empower women, advance sustainable climate governance in Kaduna 
Environment

BTG to empower women, advance sustainable climate governance in Kaduna 

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By Sani Idris-Abdulrahman

Bridge that Gap Hope for Africa Initiative (BTG), an NGO, in partnership with Network of Civil Society in Environment, has unveiled a transformative project designed to empower women and advance sustainable climate governance in Kaduna State.

BTG Executive Director, Mss Gloria Bulus said in a statement in Kaduna on Thursday, that the move was a strategic effort toward tackling the rising climate and development issues impacting communities in the state.

Bulus said that the project would be funded by the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) Programme, a Foreign Commonwealth Development Office funded initiative.

She said that the six-month project titled “Women Empowerment and Climate Resilience Initiative” would be implemented in three Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state, namely Zaria, Chikun, and Zango Kataf.

“Reports from these LGAs show high levels of environmental degradation, food insecurity, and limited female representation in governance structures.

“A complex climate landscape in
Kaduna state faces a troubling mix of environmental, social, and economic challenges.

“From extensive deforestation and desertification to resource shortages and ecosystem breakdowns, the impacts of climate change have become severe.

“A report by Global Forest Watch shows that in 2023 alone, the state lost over 5,400 hectares of natural forest, leading to 1.94 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.

“These environmental shocks have worsened poverty and eco-anxiety, especially among women who are disproportionately affected but remain underrepresented in decision-making,” she said.

She pointed out that although women play important roles in agriculture, small businesses, and household sustainability, they often lack access to platforms and resources that could help them influence climate policies and local development strategies.

She said that with women at the forefront, focusing on gender inclusion and environmental sustainability, the project aims to strengthen women-led coalitions.

“This will be achieved by improving their policy advocacy skills, providing them with energy-efficient cookstoves, and developing a climate action plan that considers gender and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in line with the Kaduna State Climate Change Policy.

“This is because women are central to community life. They manage natural resources, care for households, and make significant contributions to the economy.

“However, they still face marginalisation in important decisions about the environment and development.

“The project aims to change this situation by providing women with advocacy tools and encouraging cooperation among policymakers, civil society, and the private sector,” Bulus said.

She explained that the choice of the three LGAs was due to their disturbing environmental records.

Bulus said that Zaria LGA suffers from massive vegetation loss due to fuelwood consumption, which accounts for nearly 40 per cent of its deforestation.

She said that satellite data from 1973 to 2014 shows that over 80 per cent of vegetation in the area has been degraded, highlighting the urgent need for clean energy alternatives and community-led environmental restoration.

She also said that Zango Kataf LGA equally faces challenges from erratic rainfall, rising temperatures, and soil degradation.

She said that women and internally displaced persons were particularly vulnerable to water shortages and land conflicts, worsened by deforestation caused by agricultural practices.

For Chikun LGA, the executive director said that communities like Kakau Daji were experiencing rapid environmental decline due to firewood collection and industrial pollution from nearby petrochemical plants.

According to her, the ecosystem has suffered from biodiversity loss, soil erosion, and toxic emissions.

Bulus said that the project was built around four core objectives, explaining that one of the objectives was to enhance policy advocacy capacity.

This, she said, would be done through training of women’s groups to participate in governance structures and advocate for inclusive climate strategies.

She identified the second objective as the development of inclusive Climate Action Plans to prioritise gender and PWD perspectives in environmental policies.

“The third objective is promoting climate adaptation through implementing grassroots solutions like reforestation, clean energy use, and climate-smart agriculture.

“The fourth objective is strengthening multi-stakeholder collaboration, particularly among women’s coalitions, government agencies, and environmental stakeholders,” she said.

Bulus said that BTG, a nonprofit organisation, was dedicated to building sustainable communities by removing barriers to opportunity and basic rights for vulnerable populations.

She said that the organisation aims to plant 15,000 trees across the three benefiting LGAs, adding that more than 3,000 economic and forest trees have been planted in Chikun LGA.

“Through the Strategic Opportunity Fund from the PACE Programme, an additional 6,000 trees will be planted in the project LGAs.

“Journalists in Kaduna will also receive training to enhance their skills in effective writing and reporting on climate change-related issues,” she said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the PACE project supports coalitions that influence governments to address climate and governance issues affecting the poorest and most vulnerable communities.

It aims to boost state government revenue from internal sources, integrate climate actions into state policy, planning, and budgets, and enhance election delivery and credibility.

The programme is being implemented in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa states in northwestern Nigeria and strategic engagement at both federal and regional levels, with BTG as a consortium partner. (NAN)

Edited by Philip Yatai

Organisation advocates more investment in youth dev’t
Entertainment

Organisation advocates more investment in youth dev’t

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By Joy Obanya

An NGO, Streeze and Breeze, has underscored the need for adequate investment in youth development to bolster their self-reliance in the society.

 

The organisation disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), against the backdrop of the “Mic and Motion Talent Hunt”, on Monday in Abuja.

 

Omotoyosi Adekoya, the Founder of Streeze and Breeze, said that Mic and Motion was designed to encourage young artistes grow their innate skill.

 

Adekoya said: “The need for investment in empowering young people has become key to drive their energy in meaningful venture, therefore the Mic and Motion show.

 

“This show is a talent hunt aimed at giving a voice to the voiceless and people that do not have the financial capability to grow in their career.

 

“Particularly, for young artistes that need extra push. We will encourage them with the necessary support and push them out to the world to enable them grow.

 

“Notably, in areas such as dancing, singing and rap-battle form of entertainment, which is a specific niche that we decided to promote going forward.”

 

He revealed that participants at the show gained opportunity to participate in mentorship programme with record labels and professionals from across diverse entertainment field.

 

“The participants stand a chance to win cash prices, as well as in our next show scheduled to hold in Lagos.

 

“They will also be featured in the video publication on all social media platforms, such as Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram and Tik-Tok.

 

“Contestants during the show were given level playing field to be awarded contract by big entertainment industry,” he said.

 

In the same vein, Mr Abdulbasit Akaba, Secretary of Streeze and Breeze, commended the show for attracting people from all walks of life.

 

“The cash price awarded will encourage young people develop their skills. It is charity for us and by God’s grace, we hope to make them global,” Akaba said.

 

One of the organisers, Mr Ekenedirichukwu Abbata, urged young people not to relent in learning new skills, but believe in themselves.

 

“You must be creative in whatever you find yourself doing and dare to believe in yourself, do not stop. Keep going, pushing, and grinding and the sky will be your starting point,” Abbata said.

 

NAN reports that highpoint of the event was a cash prize of N200,000, awarded to Mr Young Incredible, who won the Rap Battle.

 

Mr Shay Moves from the dance category was awarded with N100,000, while Lil Nike who won the singing category was also awarded N100,000.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Drugs: NGO, NDLEA urge early prevention among youths
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Drugs: NGO, NDLEA urge early prevention among youths

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By Daniel Obaje

Drug prevention advocates and law enforcement officers have urged parents, teachers, and community leaders to intensify efforts toward guiding teenagers away from drug abuse and harmful peer influence.

 

They made the call  at a two-day workshop on substance use prevention, organised by the Siki Springs Foundation in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), FCT Command.

 

The event focused on educating secondary school students about the dangers of drug abuse, how to identify harmful substances and ways to resist peer pressure.

 

According to the  stakeholders, prevention is cheaper and more effective than rehabilitation, which often comes too late.

 

Joy Onatoyinbo, Chief Executive Officer of Siki Springs Foundation, stressed that awareness alone was not enough, but more practical training was needed for students on the dangers of drugs abuse.

 

“We need to educate the students, like a training workshop, to see this substance being shown to them so that they can recognize it and protect themselves from being influenced by their peers or even older ones who may take advantage of them.’’

 

Onatoyinbo noted that the foundation focuses on government secondary schools where exposure to negative influences is high.

 

She therefore highlighted funding as challenges while emphasizing on the importance of offering the training free of charge.

 

She called on individuals and organizations to support early prevention initiatives, describing them as cost-effective and essential for national security.

 

“Getting funds is basically the challenge because we would not want the students who will be trained for this two-day workshop to pay a dime so that they can be encouraged. Already they are having challenges paying tuition fees.

 

“My focus is actually government secondary schools because these are children from backgrounds where a higher percentage of them may not be able to afford tuition fees, not to talk of a training like this.

 

“We would say it’s less costly preventing substance abuse compared to when you have to rehab the person. We shouldn’t wait for rehabilitation.

 

‘’We shouldn’t wait because they become a threat to national security. It is time now for them to assist us so that we can help these children, train them during this summer class,” she added.

 

Similarly, Augustine Nduka, Chief Superintendent of Narcotics, NDLEA FCT Command, underscored the role of families, schools and religious institutions in curbing drug abuse among teenagers.

 

“The advice we keep giving to teenagers is that they need to open up to their teachers, they need to open up to their parents, they need to avoid peers that are into drug use, and they need to get involved in religious activities inside their worship places.

 

“They need to understand that drug use affects their brain, affects their emotions, and they will not be able to achieve their life dreams if they continue in that direction.”

 

Participants at the workshop highlighted the knowledge and practical skills gained from the sessions broadened their perspectives on key issues discussed, they equally appreciated the interactive approach and expert facilitators.

 

Mercy Nnamele, a participant at the workshop, said that early detection was key in tackling drug abuse.

 

“Drug abuse is really increasingly becoming a problem among youths and one thing I learnt is that, you don’t wait to catch your child, try your best.

 

‘’If you even suspect,  you can take them for the drug test. And once you do that, you can pick the symptoms early or if they find those traces, they can deal with it early.

 

Another participant, Deborah Sen, urged schools to invest more in preventive programmes without waiting for government.

 

“I advise schools to invest in programmes like this, to invest in workshops like this because sitting down here and listening have changed my perception a lot.

 

According to Aisha Haruna, the workshop was an eye-opener on the harmful effects of drug use, adding that “I learnt that drugs are very harmful to the health and it can easily cause damage to the health if we take them.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Katsina: NGO begins campaign on climate resilience, disaster preparedness
Environment

Katsina: NGO begins campaign on climate resilience, disaster preparedness

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By Abbas Bamalli

A non-governmental organisation, the GoalPrime Organisation Nigeria (GPON), has begun a campaign to strengthen climate resilience and disaster preparedness in Katsina State.

The Advocacy Officer, Miss Maimunat Muhammad-Kabir, said at the opening of a three-day campaign in Katsina, that the North-West region was facing multiple natural and human-induced challenges.

Speaking at the campaign titled: “Climate Information, Disaster Risk Concepts, and Anticipatory Action Plan Development”, Muhammad-Kabir said that conflicts, displacement, insecurity, and climate change impact were plaguing the region.

The GPON official said that the challenges in the region had disrupted learning, increased vulnerability, and weakened the resilience of both host and displaced communities, especially in Katsina and Zamfara States.

“Children, girls, and those with disabilities are the worst hit, this campaign aims to strengthen community-led anticipatory actions to improve climate resilience.

“Our targets here are vulnerable schools and communities in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina, and Anka in Zamfara.

“The participants are guided through hands-on sessions to help them to develop localised anticipatory action plans.

“These are plans designed to identify key hazards, triggers, and early actions tailored towards their specific local government areas,” she said.

Muhammad-Kabir further said that the goal of the campaign was to strengthen coordination among stakeholders to ensure disaster risk reduction and early warning response.

She said that GPON was a national NGO dedicated to improving the lives of children, young people and caregivers through partnerships and culturally sensitive approaches.

Also speaking at the event, Miss Beatrice Ama-Noah, the Climate Action Lead, said that the campaign would improve stakeholders’ understanding of climate risk, anticipatory action frameworks, and emergency preparedness.

Ama-Noah said that the plans developed during the campaign would enhance collaboration between stakeholders and trigger effective preparedness for climate-related emergencies.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the campaign is being organised in collaboration with Save the Children International under the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) First Emergency Response project.

It brought together government officials, technical agencies, and community leaders to improve knowledge and coordination around climate risk and early warning systems. (NAN)

Edited by Ehigimetor Igbaugba and Azubuike Okeh

Discrimination, violations against PWDs: NGO inaugurates Rights in Action project
Health

Discrimination, violations against PWDs: NGO inaugurates Rights in Action project

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By Angela Atabo/Justina Auta

CBM Global Disability Inclusion, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has inaugurated the” Rights in Action” project to address intersectional discrimination and human rights violations against Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

Inaugurating the project on Tuesday in Abuja, Mr Abdulazeez Musa, Country Director, CBM Global Disability Inclusion, said the project aimed to address all forms of marginalisation against PWDs.

According to Musa, the project which is an Organisation of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) advocacy project is funded by the Finland Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“The project is being facilitated by CBM Global Disability Inclusion and implemented by our technical partners, Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) and Inclusive Friends Association (IFA).

“What the project aims to achieve is to help PWDs to be able to achieve their goals and live their lives with dignity, to enjoy their full fundamental human rights just like anybody else.”

Musa added that the project also aimed to make PWDs have the ability and the capacity to self-advocate.

“On this project, we will be focusing largely on the marginalised groups because even among PWDs we have those that are also further marginalised.

“So you can imagine the layer of marginalisation and discrimination. An example of such a group is persons with learning difficulty or challenges and sometimes even the deaf community,” he said.

The country director explained that the organisation would work with such groups to strengthen their organisational capacity with a view to designing projects, mobilising their members and speaking out for themselves.

He said the OPDs would come up with the priorities themselves and design the interventions as they see fit and the technical partners would provide the needed support.

He added that a key aspect of the project would be to analyse how the community sees PWDs which is at the core of the issues.

Musa noted that Nigeria was not short of laws because it had passed the Disability Rights Act, adding that implementation had been the issue as people continue to see PWDs as persons that cannot contribute to nation building.

“So this project aims to address that; and we hope to see that this law is now being fully implemented by being allocated funds during the budgeting process and PWDs are living just like any other person in Nigeria,” said.

He disclosed that the project would run for two years, commencing in two pilot states of Adamawa in the Northeast and the Federal Capital Territory.

In the same vein, one of the implementing partners, IFA, said the project would aid in closing the marginalised gaps against and among PWDs.

The Executive Director, IFA, Grace Jerry, said the expectation of IFA would be to spotlight the most marginalised organisations that haven’t really been made part of major policies to drive inclusion processes in Nigeria.

“So for us, it is spotlighting those organisations and empowering them to drive policies for themselves, by themselves, and for the general good of the marginalised group.

“For instance, you talk about the deaf-blind community. This is a community of persons with disabilities who haven’t really gained much recognition in terms of their needs and their rights.

“This project, therefore seeks to amplify such marginalised groups and, of course, other groups giving them an opportunity to drive policy for themselves.

Mr Abdullahi Usman, President, JONAPWD, and also the implementing partner of the project, says the dream of the project is to see the underrepresented groups among PWDs get their own rights like others.

“This is because although collectively, PWDs in this country are fighting for their rights, but among us, there are also some PWDs who are also discriminated against within the community.

“For instance, people who have intellectual issues, people with cerebral palsy, the deaf and blind and persons with albinism are often denied their rights because of claims that they are not PWDs.

“So my expectation at the end of this project is to see that other communities of PWDs fully understand that all PWDs have equal rights with people without disabilities,” he said.

A representative from the Ministry of Women Affairs, Ms Sweet Okundaye, Director Legal Services, commended CBM Global Disability Inclusion for the initiative and promised the ministry’s support to the project.

Similarly, Ms Oluchi Adieze, Desk Officer, Rights of Persons with Disabilities, National Human Rights Commission, said the commission was established to promote, protect, and enforce the rights of every human living in Nigeria.

Adieze pledged the commission’s support to the project and urged the implementing partners to leverage its state offices to address human rights challenges from the grassroots. (NAN)

Edited by Deborah Coker

Foundation’s ‘Read to Lead’ campaign to boosts child literacy
Education

Foundation’s ‘Read to Lead’ campaign to boosts child literacy

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By Angela Atabo/Aderogba George

The Gbemisola Yussuff Foundation (GYF), an NGO focused on empowering underserved children, has launched the ‘Read to Lead’ campaign to promote reading beyond the classroom.

At the Abuja inauguration, founder Aisha Yussuff said the campaign aims to make reading a lifelong habit, vital for personal, social, and academic growth.

Yussuff explained that her passion for children and desire to provide quality education inspired the launch of the ‘Read to Lead’ campaign.

“Many children in underserved communities lack basic education. This motivated me to give back and help bridge that gap.

“It’s time we acted. If you can’t read, you can’t lead. These children are our future, and we must care for them,” she said.

Key initiatives include enhancing school libraries, donating books, hosting storytelling sessions, and organising reading competitions to boost literacy among children.

She also revealed plans to establish ICT and AI learning hubs to teach coding and digital skills to young learners.

Yussuff noted that educational outreaches would support schools, train teachers, and mentor students in underserved areas.

“We want children to return to physical books, while also adapting to the digital age through ICT and AI education.

“With the ICT hub, children can learn coding, interact globally, and improve communication through English despite Nigeria’s diverse languages,” she said.

She stressed that reading basic English is essential for communication and national unity, reinforcing the campaign’s significance.

Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr Lanre Issa-Onilu, praised the foundation for launching the initiative.

Represented by his Special Assistant on Intergovernmental Affairs, Dr Sherifat Adegbesan, he said the campaign would instil a strong reading culture from an early age.

“We want children not just to read, but to enjoy it. This will stimulate creativity and curiosity.

“Reading opens minds. A child in a village can explore the world through books, discovering cultures beyond their environment,”Adegbesan said.

Executive Secretary of TETFund, Prof. Sonny Echono, noted that reading benefits everyone and gives students a competitive edge.

Represented by Mohammed Khalid, Assistant Director Education Support Services Director, TETFund, he said reading helps children understand diverse issues and their surroundings better.

“There’s a saying: catch a fish in the morning. Instill reading early, and children will grow up with that habit,” he said.

Mrs Rachel Nebo, Deputy Director,Public service department at the National Library of Nigeria, described ‘Read to Lead’ as more than a campaign — it’s a movement.

“It calls on Nigerians, especially in rural areas, to embrace reading,” she said, applauding the foundation’s initiative.

Nebo congratulated GYF and urged students to take full advantage of the campaign for a brighter future. (NAN) 

Edited by Esenvosa Izah / Kamal Tayo Oropo

NGO distributes treated nets to mark malaria day in Abuja
Health

NGO distributes treated nets to mark malaria day in Abuja

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By Jacinta Nwachukwu

The Skilled Women Initiative (TSWINI), an NGO, has distributed treated mosquito nets to 50 families in the Guzape community, Federal Capital Territory, in commemoration of the 2025 World Malaria Day.

Speaking during the outreach on Friday in Abuja, TSWINI Programme Officer, Angela Okafor, said the initiative aimed to educate the community on mental health and general wellness.

Okafor noted that the focus was primarily on women, recognising them as the backbone of the family, caring for children, husbands, and neighbours and emphasised the importance of keeping women healthy and empowered.

She explained that the organisation was committed to raising awareness, promoting health education and mental wellness, and empowering women through support services.

“We create awareness and also strategies.

“A couple of times I have been here and noticed the environment is not conducive, dirty waterlogged areas.

“I felt the need to come and organise these programmes.

“I believe the women will benefit most because they hold the family together, their children, husbands, and neighbours.”

She further called for more support from both the government and private sector.

“We expect the government to support us in any way they can, resources and finances to help us reach more people, especially in rural communities,” she added.

In appreciation, two beneficiaries, Mrs Patience John and Mrs Doris James, thanked the organisation for its gesture and informative sessions on malaria prevention.

“I can now sleep under this mosquito net. It will prevent mosquitoes from entering my bed and home. May God bless and replenish them,” they said. (NAN)

Edited by Abiemwense Moru

NGO donates foodstuffs, toiletries to female inmates
Defence/Security

NGO donates foodstuffs, toiletries to female inmates

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Olukayode Babalola

Wise Women With Initiative (WWWI), a non-governmental organisation, on Sunday donated toiletries and foodstuffs to 43 women inmates in Keffi Old Medium Security Custodial Centre.

 

Mrs Chinyere Francis, Founder and President of the NGO, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)  in Keffi shortly after concluding it’s outreach at the custodial centre.

 

She said the NGO also counselled the inmates on the need to avoid gender-based violence (GBV).

 

According to Francis, the gesture was part of activities to mark the end of the 2024 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV).

 

“We decided to end our 16 days of activism here in prison to talk to women inmates on violence and how to avoid being a victim and instigator of violence,” she said.

 

She said the gesture was also aimed at showing the inmates love and motivating them to be positive in spite of their current situation.

 

According to her, they could still make meaning of their lives and impact the society positively after their release.

 

“We have former inmates who have impacted the world positively and also succeeded in life after their release. So we urged them not to see their current situation as the end of the world.

 

“We also gave each one of them basic personal needs like sanitary pads, toothpaste, bathing soaps, washing soaps, other toiletries and various foodstuffs like garri and so on.

 

“This is our own little way of showing them that the society has not forgotten them and they should be positive because they can still live fulfilled lives whenever they get out,” she said.

 

She advised the inmates to see their current predicament as a learning phase aimed at transforming and making them better people when they were released from the custodial centre.

 

Francis thanked the management of the custodial centre for taking care of the inmates and urged well-meaning Nigerians to support efforts geared toward making inmates across the country live decently.

 

WWWI is a female-focused NGO that attends to the needs of the girl child while also promoting the needs of the boy child. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Uche Anunne

Foundation urges increased awareness on rights, welfare of PWDs
General News

Foundation urges increased awareness on rights, welfare of PWDs

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By Ahmed Musa

Dr Susan Ake, the Managing Director of Lifesquare Leadership Initiative (LLI), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has called for increased awareness on rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

She made the call while fielding questions from journalists during distribution of food items organised by LLI, in collaboration with AIB Adekoya Foundation at the Karon-Majiji Disability Colony, Airport Road, Abuja.

She said that the food items distribution was part of the foundation’s activities to mark the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that IDPD is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992.

Annually marked on Dec. 3 around the world, the theme for this year is “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future’’, aimed at promoting understanding of disability issues and mobilising support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

According to her, issues of disability inclusion remain a focal point of LLI’s drive to actualise its dreams of service to humanity.

She advocated the need to stop the discrimination against PWDs, saying that doing so negates the provisions of Article 18, Sub Section 4 of the African Charter which emphasise protection of peoples’ rights, including PWDs.

“So, the fact that they are disabled does not mean they should be discriminated against.

“As a foundation, we always put PWDs into consideration in whatever we are doing; one of the areas we want the government to advance inclusive development for PWDs is policies that promote accessibility.

“We must also appreciate the government’s efforts toward building schools for PWDs.”

Dr Mfon Gift Ayira, the Regional Manager of AIB Adekoya Foundation, said that the group chose to celebrate 2024 IDPD with the community so as to identify with them and the most vulnerable groups.

Ayira explained that “we decided to celebrate with you because we believe that service to humanity is an act of worship, especially at this critical moment.

“We urge other wealthy individuals to replicate what we are doing here because this disability community needs this kind gesture and that is why we are here to show them love.”

Mr Mohammed Dantani, a beneficiary and Secretary of the disability community who spoke on behalf of other beneficiaries, expressed gratitude to the donors for identifying with them.

Dantani promised to utilise the items for the purpose it was meant for.

NAN reports that a cheque flag of N500,000 was presented to the leader of the community, in addition to distribution of packs of milk, sugar, cassava flour, among others. (NAN)

Edited by Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu

NGO commends Tinubu for release of detained minors
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NGO commends Tinubu for release of detained minors

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By Daniel Obaje

Mr Babatunde Kayode, Executive Director, Restore Hope for the Boy Child Initiative, has commended President Bola Tinubu for ordering the release of  minors detained over the #EndBadGovernance protests.

 

Kayode stated this during a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja.

 

According to him, the President’s decision is a “victory for human rights” and a significant step towards justice.

 

Kayode described the action as a “swift intervention” by the President, adding that the release aligns with human rights standards which demonstrate a commitment to the welfare of Nigeria’s vulnerable youth.

 

“President Tinubu’s leadership sets a positive precedent for future actions, this will bring hope and relief to affected families and communities,’’ he said.

 

Kayode emphasised the importance of protecting minors’ rights and addressing the grievances that fueled the protests.

 

He reaffirmed the group`s commitment to advocate for justice for young boys and girls across the country, while applauding the President for his decisive action, compassion and empathy toward the affected families.

 

The Restore Hope for the Boy Child Initiative is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that focuses on the emotional, physical, and psychological well-being of male children.

The organisation’s mission is to highlight the challenges and pressures boys face and to advocate for their needs.(NAN) (www.newsnews.ng)

Edited by Dorcas Jonah/Joseph Edeh

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