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BUK ,CITAD commemorates IWD with policy brief and book launch

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Bayero university Kano (BUK), has urged the society to stand behind women to achieve sustainable development.

 

The director center for gender studies (CGS), Dr Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmed made the indication during the 2024 international women’s day celebration and public presentation of policy brief and book launch held in BUK.

 

According to her,supporting women in all aspects would go a long way in developing their life,family and society to achieve the desired objectives.

 

She pointed out that, the center for gender studies CGS Bayero university Kano, is a knowledge base for the Improvement of the Situation of men, women and girls by analyzing their specific problems, needs and interests.

 

“It is Multidisciplinary in Nature and the center works with other Centers, various department in the University for teaching, research and training of students and members of the society on issues related to gender”

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Dr. Suwaiba hinted that, the International womens day 2024 celebration was marked with a book launch on perspectives on gender digital marginality in Nigeria.

 

In her presentation titled:The imperative of mainstreaming gender for national development, a lecturer with the department of public law BUK, and a former Nigerian Ambassador to Romania, Ambassador Safiya Nuhu explained that, a research by world bank found out that only 47% of Nigerian women are represented in the work force.

 

She enumerated some of the benefits of empowering women to include economic, social, poverty reduction, improved health and education, peace and security, as well as achievement of sustainable development

 

In her keynote address,chairperson of the occasion who doubles as the executive director Adolescent health and information projects (AHIP),Hajiya Mairo Bello advised women to build their personal assets and skills.

 

 

She decried over lack of resilience by some women where they are often relegated to the back for being afraid to be levelled as educated.

 

The gender technical officer center for information technology and development (CITAD), Hajiya Zainab Aminu pointed out that the center trained 25 women on gender digital analysis.

She said the policy recommends that government,ICT related agencies and civil societies should come up with digital inclusion agenda, develop and implement organization gender policy as well as champion gender equality and collaborate with legislators to advance the five gender bills proposed to the 10th assembly.

 

Some of the participants who spoke to Radio Nigeria, Professor Sulaiman Yar’adua, Dr. Auwal Halilu, Maryam Ibrahim and Fatima mahmud described the event as apt.

Reports indicate that the event was organized by center for gender studies BUK in partnership with CITAD and FWANET.

 

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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.

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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