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NGO Calls For End To Gender Based Violence

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A Non-Governmental Organization, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has said all hands must be on deck to end gender-based violence, particularly against women and young girls.

The Centre noted that violence is a major impediment to achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in Kano state.

Executive Director of the Centre, Engr. Yunusa Zakari Ya’u, stated this during a one-day monitoring and evaluation workshop on ‘CITAD’s campaigns of tackling and reducing sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls in Kano State, for members of Civil Societies and relevant stakeholders’.

Ya’u explained that sexual and gender-based violence does harm women, their families as well as communities socially, politically and economically.

Represented by the Centre’s Programs Officer, Buhari Abba, the Executive Director disclosed that the project with support from Ford Foundation has surveyed the prevalence of sexual abuse in 22 local governments of Kano state,

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“CITAD has also trained a dozen of youths on curbing gender violence and currently holding two weekly radio programs which focuses on the awareness of VAWG” he added.

Zakari also hinted that as part of the need for multi-sectoral responses to ending violence against women and girls, it is now widely accepted that strategies of working with men and boys can aid in identifying promising approaches to ending VAWG

Engr. Ya’u noted that CITAD has developed a software for use in reporting gender-based violence in the participants’ host communities.

“We use the reports from the application to inform our monthly press conference, which we conduct, as well as inform security agencies for swift action” he revealed.

Participants were drawn from the National Human Rights Commission, National Orientation Agency NOA, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the State Ministry of Justice, Women Affairs, the Press and members of civil societies.

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Dangote Cement places premium on Community engagement, sustainability in Host communities

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Alhaji Aliko Dangote

Dangote Cement Plc, is prioritizing  community engagement, empowerment, and environmental stewardship to sustain its upward trajectory,

The cement manufacturing firm said it believed that true progress is measured not only by economic prosperity but also by the holistic development of all stakeholders.

The Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc Obajana, Mr. Azad Nawabuddin, who disclosed this during a media chat in Obajana, said that the relationship between Dangote Cement and its host communities and other stakeholders transcends transactional exchanges as it is built on a foundation of trust, mutual respect, and shared aspirations.

“The communities in which we operate are not just beneficiaries; they are our partners in progress,” he affirmed.

While reaffirming the company’s commitment to its host communities, Nawabuddin, who recently moved from the Ibese plant, emphasized that the company would collaborate with key stakeholders in Obajana to implement impactful projects.

He said crucial to the vision is the empowerment of residents through skills development and capacity-building initiatives. “We recognize the importance of equipping community members with the requisite skills to thrive in today’s competitive landscape,” Nawabuddin asserted.

The Dangote Cement boss said this will enhance employability and foster entrepreneurship among youth and women in the host communities.

With a steadfast commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development, Nawabuddin outlined initiatives to strengthen the bond between Dangote Cement and the communities. He emphasized that the company views its host communities as partners.

“In terms of community engagement, we will hold meetings to explore avenues for supporting them, including opportunities for businesses and contracts. The communities are integral partners for us. Through dialogue with them, we aim to execute significant projects that will bring them lasting benefits,” he stated.

Nawabuddin also stressed the importance of environmental stewardship and sustainable practices in Dangote Cement’s operations. “We are custodians of the environment, and it is our duty to ensure that our activities leave a positive impact on the ecosystem,” he added.

Nawabuddin explained that in addition to socio-economic development is the importance of addressing security concerns in the host communities. He said through collaborative efforts with law enforcement agencies and community-based initiatives, security risks will be mitigated, and the well-being of residents will be upheld.

“We are working closely with local authorities and community leaders to enhance security measures and create a safe and conducive environment for all,” he added.

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Kano-Kaduna-Abuja Passengers Spent Night In Kaduna Due to Traffic Jam

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Some passengers traveling from Abuja to Kano found themselves stranded in Gwanin Gora town, Kaduna State, due to a traffic jam.

An eyewitness and passenger, Dr. Lado Bala, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER that they had been stranded since 3 AM with no indication of movement.

Regarding the cause of the traffic jam, Dr. Bala mentioned that it may be attributed to an unknown accident that occurred further down the road.

As of the time of reporting, no security agency had responded to clear the jam.

The Kano-Abuja-Kaduna Express is a major Nigerian road that links Northern and Southern Nigeria.

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Nigeria Tracker Congratulates Sarkin Bai Mansur Mukhtar On Wedding of His Daughter Amina

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The wedding ceremony

 

The management of Nigeria Tracker Communications, publishers of Nigerian Tracker online newspaper, has extended its congratulatory message to the family of Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and Vice President of the Islamic Development Bank ,Dr Mansur Mukhtar on the wedding of his daughter, Amina Mansur Mukhtar.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Editor-in-Chief and CEO of the leading online newspaper, Abbas Yushau Yusuf.

The wedding fatiha and solemnization which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, had in attendance family, friends, and well-wishers, with a dowry of $1000.

On behalf of the board of directors of Nigeria Tracker Communications, we wish the couple a happy married life and Allah’s blessings, and success to the entire Sarkin Bai of Kano’s family, Dr. Mansur Mukhtar.

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