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2023: Social protection the tool to end poverty in Nigeria-CSOs

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The coalition of social protection Civil Society Organizations in Jigawa state has asked political parties and candidates to consider social protection as a top priority in their campaigns and manifestos as a better tool to end poverty in the state ahead of the 2023 General elections.

Chairman Jigawa Social Protection Platform(JISOP) Shu’aibu Musa Kafin-Gana stated this at lunching of the social protection campaign held in Dutse, the state capital.

He stated this while reacting to the National Bureau of statistics on current poverty indices in the country.

“As of 2021 86.9m Nigerians still live on less than $1.90 a day making the country the highest with the people living in extreme poverty”

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“While in Jigawa state, 87.02% of people living in the State are living in extreme poverty” he stated.

He said that the poverty level in the country especially the Northern region is the main cause of Nigeria’s problems, including kidnapping, cattle rustling, banditry, and other criminal activities.

Kafin-Gana explained that social protection is a set of policies and programs that are aimed at reducing and preventing poverty throughout the life cycle.

He noted that if well implemented all the current Nigeria’s problems would be solved.

” it will make a positive impact on Human Capital development, livelihood, risk management, economic resilience, social cohesion, economic reform and build trust in Governance” Kafin-Gana said.

He said the objectives of the campaign is to sensitize the political candidates and party officials to prioritize social protection in their pre and post-election campaign agenda and to strengthen the capacity of the electorates to demand social protection services as a right in the 2023 general election.

Also to support CSOs and citizens to hold winners of elections accountable for their campaign promises on social protection.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

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In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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