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Wife of Governor of Abia, Mrs Priscilla Otti, on Tuesday distributed no fewer that 100 white canes to the sight impaired in the state. The items were given to the beneficiaries on the occasion of the International White Cane and Safety Awareness Day in Umuahia, the state capital. The day is observed globally on every…
Ademola Orunbon The Ogun State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Akingbolahan Adeniran, has said that many victims of human trafficking have experienced ignorance or misunderstanding in their attempt to get help, saying that they have had traumatic post-rescue experiences during identification and legal proceedings. Adeniran stated this at this year, 2021 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, organised by the Ogun State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking (OGTAHT), held on June 12, Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State. “Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights; indeed, every year, thousands of men, women, children fall into the hands of traffickers, in their own countries and abroad”, Adeniran said. He added that some have faced revictimisation and punishment for crimes they were forced to commit by their traffickers, noting that others have been subjected to stigmatisation, or received inadequate support.
Kebbi secures World Bank grant for Girl-Child Education Governor Bagudu disclosed this at the 5th Kebbi State Women Ramadan Lecture Series held in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital on Saturday. 2 min read Governor Atiku Bagudu says his administration has secured a $70 million World Bank Grant to strengthen Adolescent Girl-Child Education. Mr Bagudu disclosed this at the 5th Kebbi State Women Ramadan Lecture Series held in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Theme of the lecture is: “The Fundamental Role of Women in Islam.” Bagudu said with the grant, women in the state, especially adolescent girls, would be taught more skills, coupled with both formal and non-formal education.
Bagudu disclosed this at the 5th Kebbi State Women Ramadan Lecture Series held in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Theme of the lecture is: “The Fundamental Role of Women in Islam.” Bagudu said with the grant, women in the state, especially adolescent girls would be taught more skills, coupled with both formal and non-formal education. The governor also stated that such skills would enable the girls to be more productive and self reliant, even in their matrimonial homes . Bagudu said: “The good news is that, the more we invest in women, the more prosperous our society will be.
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Efuwape, represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, said the state is working towards putting an end to FGM by year 2030, hence members of the public and relevant stakeholders must cooperate to achieve the target. “FGM comprises of all procedures that involve altering and injuring the female genital for non-medical reasons and is recognised internationally as a violation of human rights, the health and integrity of girls and women,” she stated. The Commissioner noted that girls who undergo FGM face short-term complications such as severe pain, shock, excessive bleeding, infection and difficulty in passing urine, as well as long-term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health, including mental health, among others.
Mary Nnah A leading aspirant for the chairmanship seat of Abeokuta North Local Government in the forthcoming elections, Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo (LOS) on Wednesday, 23rd December 2020 delivered a fully renovated and upgraded Imala Model Health Centre in response to the residents’ pressing needs and furthering the works of His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun to deliver a better health care for all and sundry. The project implemented by the LOS Development Foundation, is the most recent in a long list of community projects embarked on by LOS, in fulfilment of his long-standing commitment to sustainable, humanitarian developmental projects in different Abeokuta North LG communities.