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Hope you are not shouting on or kicking each other abusively already o! We have enough vawulence in marriages already.

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My Amen was not in vain... Share in our joy as we work down the isle on 23 April 2022.

Brian47:
That gospel singer died because of religion.
Sometimes religion causes these cause "God hates divorce"

that's just it

faithfull18:
Some women need to start standing up for themselves.

Never let anyone talk down on you or go physical on you.

God abeg don't let anyone I know fall into the hands of these kind of men.

Amen in Jesus name

All the women in these pictures are dead! All within a space of 5 months.

They were all victims of domestic abuse and they all suffered extreme physical violence in the hands of their husbands up until their deaths.

Growing up, I was told the reason many women stay in abusive marriages is because they don’t have their own money and they can’t run back to their fathers house….

Let me shock you!!!

All the women in these pictures were the breadwinners; they were all independently and financially well to do. They all had their own money and they were all richer than their husbands. They were all equally educated and relatively exposed; everything you know about domestic violence, they knew much more!
But yet! Yet! Their lives were ended by the dead-beat men they chose to love!

Dear Women,
If he hits you once, he will definitely do it again and again and again. And if you make excuses for him the first time, you will see yourself making excuses for him, over and over and over again.
Maybe one day he will change, but until then, leave! Because he won’t change if keeps seeing you to punch. He can only change when you leave him! So, leave now! Carry you bag and go. Just go! And don’t come back!

Under the flyover is better than a inside the casket.

We can blame society, we can blame religion, we can blame the church! But the truth is, you always have a choice and the choice is always yours to make.

Religion cannot go, tradition cannot go, society cannot go… only you can go!

If you love yourself, leave! If you love your children, leave! If you love your friends, leave! If you love your partner, leave!

The rate at which women are dying in the hands of their partners these days is alarming. It’s seems like the right question to ask is….Who Is Next?

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AU - ECOSOCC Condemned the Process of Ekiti APC Primaries, Calls for Consolidation of Democracy in Africa.

The African Union’s Economic Social and Cultural Council (AU - ECOSOCC), has expressed disappointment on the way and manner the All Progressives Congress APC is handling the process the party’s primary election in Ekiti State.

Addressing Journalists at the Independent National Electoral Commission Office in Ado Ekiti this morning, the Nigerian representative of AU- ECOSSOC, Dr. Tunji John Asaolu, said it's rather sad to see a poor handling of the electoral process of this nature even in Africa

“We are disappointed that Ekiti State is far behind in politics of this nation. We are here to monitor this primary, sadly, the guidelines are not being followed. The Africa Charter on Democracy, Election and Governance was not respected. We believe that in any election, there should be respect for human rights and all interested parties should be given fair play, anything short of that is irregularity.

"This is not expected from any political party in Nigeria after over 20 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. Nigeria is supposed to lead other Arican Countries in setting a standard for democratic governance and principle. Africa must consolidate our democracy now, even at this trying time"

“If the aspirants agreed that the election should be cancelled, the majority must be allowed to carry the day. The party must respect their opinions and their rights should not be violated

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HAJIA HAFSAT BALEWA RECEIVES DOCTORATE DEGREE.

Abuja socialite and business woman Hajia Hafsat Balewa and other prominent Nigerians was honoured on tuesday 30th November, 2021 by the African School of Diplomacy and International Relations and the Estam Formation University Bene. The event held at the Nigerian Army Resource Center Abuja was chaired by Distinguished Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.

Hajia Hafsat Balewa who is also the Director General of the Pan African Chamber of Culture, Trade and Investment in Nigeria was decorated with an Honourary Doctorate Degree Causa (Business Statistics and Financial Management) alongside other prominent Nigerians including; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Mr Boss Mustapha, Hon. Shina Abiola Peller, Member House of Reps (Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola Federal Constituency) Hon. Umar Mohammed Bago, Member House of Reps (Chanchaga Federal Constituency), Business woman Mrs Beckie Bukar Mamza, Hon. Goddy Jedy Agba, Dr. Aminu Musa among others.


A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF HAJIA HAFSAT BALEWA

Hajia Hafsat Balewa was born to the family of Late Alhaji Yinusa Ade Oduwole. She is happily married and blessed with four children.
 
She is a trained Biochemist and an ICT provider. Hafsat Balewa has been in the oil and gas Industry for over ten years and has developed and grown to be a leader in the profession in the last few years.
 
This dynamic woman of substance, seats atop as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Britney Petroleum Ltd, Jhafaton Global Inv, Rainbow Crescent Inv Ltd and Per Dieu Assemblage Nig Ltd , all this companies headed by her are all well recognized as great and well to do.
 
With zeal to serve humanity and see women fulfill their dreams and Godly aspirations, she believes so much in the power of a woman to bring about positive change in the society, she has relentlessly supported youth and women in all spheres of their needs as well as support orphanage homes. Her utmost desire is to impact life positively and connect people to see their dream come to fruition.
 
Her philanthropic and humanitarian services cannot be over emphasized; all these were made possible with the support of her loving husband Dr. Abdul Jhalil Tafawa Balewa.
 
There is no doubt that Hafsat Balewa has contributed significantly to the betterment of the society through her purpose-driven initiatives , large employment opportunities provided for the teeming youth in her companies and passion for services to humanity.
It is in view of the above stated that she has been recognized with numerous meritorious awards by different bodies/organizations at different times which include:
 
• Hope Alive Personality of the years by Hope Alive Foundation
• Philanthropist of the year  2015 by ADMA Awards Amsterdam
• Accolade Most Outstanding Female Entrepreneur  
• United Nations Peace & Goodwill Ambassador
• Award of Excellence Atlanta Business Cycle
• Woman of the Year Platinum Limousine Organization
• Distinguished CEO of the Year Award by Papyrus Magazine
• Pan African Humanitarian Award
• African Eagles remarkable Innovations & Entrepreneurship Honors 2020
• Conferment of Doctorate in Business Management Dubai.
• Director, Governing Board of the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone. Ogun State

She is the Director General: Pan African Chamber of Culture, Trade and Investment

In recognition to her impact and service to the grassroot, Hafsat was honoured and turbaned with the prestigious title of Gimbiya Dan Maliki of Tafawa Balewa Township, Gimbiya Sardauna of Giade and Gimbiya Sardauki of Worno, Bauchi State respectively.

She was also turbaned as Gimbiya Dan Jinka of Paiko Kingdom of Niger State. To mention a few.

YPP ON LINGERING DOCTORS' STRIKE ACTION: IT'S TIME TO REJECT INSENSITIVE POLITICIANS IN 2023.

1. It is indeed sad and discomforting that the APC government after several weeks of the ongoing strike action by medical doctors is still very far from coming up with a solution to a problem that is not rocket science.

2. While we understand that the ruling elites have got alternatives as seen in the recent show of medical solidarity between President Muhammadu Buhari and Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu in London, it is nothing short of callousness to have allowed the strike to linger on for this long at the detriment of the Nigerian masses who have no alternative.

3. The cumulative time and resources spent abroad by President Muhammadu Buhari on medical tourism since the assumption of office would have been enough to set up a world-class medical centre in the country and effectively put an end to the reasons for the intermittent strikes.

4. How our political elites can sleep at night in this COVID-19 era especially with the new Delta variant that has led to the sudden surge in the cases of infected persons and deaths while our doctors are on strike is enough to elicit special research on leadership insensitivity in this part of the world.

5. As long as our leaders refuse to place a high premium on education and health, which have jointly attracted ridiculously low budgetary allocations in the last six years of this administration, Nigeria will continue to record an extremely poor ranking in the Human Development Index.

6. We hereby call on President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of national urgency personally intervene in this lingering strike action by medical doctors in order to reach a compromise that will herald a sustainable solution. Anything short of a personal intervention by the President himself in the next 48 hours should be regarded by Nigerians as deliberate.

7. We also call on the leadership of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) with an appeal to kindly look beyond the insensitivity of the government and allow compassion to prevail because of hundreds dying daily. We admonish a quick compromise that will allow members to return to work as soon as possible.

8. If funding is an excuse, the sale of over 7 idle Presidential jets, merging of redundant MDAs, reduction of frivolous allowances by government officials will help to raise all the required funds needed to address this problem once and for all.

9. Conclusively, Nigerians especially the doctors and all those who have lost loved ones due to inadequate funding of the health sector should consider this a massive lesson, hence avoid visionless, insensitive and deceptive politicians in 2023.

Signed:

Comrade Egbeola Wale Martins
National Publicity Secretary
Young Progressives Party
nps@ypp.ng

LIONEL MESSI CAMPONES OF THE CATALAN CLUB CRIED, BUT NOT IN DEFEAT RATHER FOR BIDDING GOODBYE TO HIS DESTINED HOME

Barca Wizard, Lionel Messi finally confirmed that the Rich also Cry. Nothing in this "GOD" world is forever. Go in peace, you are blessed.

Over 2000 Members received YPP membership cards in Ilorin West.

Over two thousand members of the Young Progressives Party in Kwara State have received their membership cards.

Speaking at Ajikobi ward in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State during the distribution of the membership cards to party members in the ward, the Chairman of the Young Progressives Party in Kwara State, Mr Charles Olufemi Folayan said the party is impressed with the number of people who have joined the party through the online registration www.joinypp.org within the short period of time.

He announced that the party has also instructed all its enumerators across the State to assist people who might need assistance on the ongoing continuous voters registration, which he said is an opportunity for the party to mobilize new voters.

"We are aware that the response of the people to the ongoing voters registration in Kwara State is very low, it is therefore important for us to deploy our enumerators across the wards to assist people in this regard."

He urged indigenes of Kwara State to join YPP for the 2023 Ballot Revolution in order to rescue the state from bad governance.

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Suspected rapists, killers of Unilorin student appears in Court

The eight suspected rapists and killers of a University of Ilorin 300 level Olajide Blessing, were today arraigned before a Kwara State High Court presided over by Justice Adebayo Yusuf.

They were charged to court on eleven count charge including criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, rape, culpable homicide, theft & possession of proceeds of armed robbery.

Sobi FM's Judiciary Correspondent, Kayode Adeoti, reports that the prosecution team led by the Anthony General and Commissioner for Justice of the State, Barrister Salman Jawondo, in his submission, promised to get legal representatives for the suspects who do not have against the next adjourned date.

The court, however adjourned the case till 6th of next month on this basis while the suspects were ordered to be remanded in Mandala Correctional facility.

It would be recall that deceased was gruesomely gang raped and murdered at her Tanke, off campus residence, a month ago.

APYF COORDINATORS, OTHERS JOIN YPP, AS PARTY COMMENCES E-REGISTRATION AT EDU AND PATEGI TODAY.

Hundreds of youths joined the Young Progressives Party today, in Edu and Pategi Local Government areas of Kwara State.

The youths led by the Coordinator of the All Progressives Youth Forum (APYF) Comr. Muhammad Sulayman Baba declared their support for the YPP Ballot Revolution. The youth lamented the "use and dump" style of some politicians in Kwara State, saying it is time to work for our generation.

Receiving the decampees during the flag off of the party's membership registration in Edu and Pategi Local Governments, the State Chairman of YPP Mr. Charles Olufemi Folayan said that YPP is the home for any young person who is serious about involvement in politics and governance with a view to moving Kwara State and Nigeria forward.

He said that 'youth inclusion' in politics and governance is just a buzzword for most political parties and would remain so for years to come. He said, only the Young Progressives Party (YPP) guarantees full involvement of well meaning youth in politics and governance.

He lamented the level of insecurity, poverty and unemployment among the youth and said that nothing would change if the youth failed to rally around the YPP now, and take control of their own future.

"It is no longer news that Nigeria is now the poverty capital of the world, where unemployment rate has jumped from 27.1% in the second quarter of 2020 to 33.5% in the fourth quarter. Yet, some people still want us to continue to praise this government like sychophants"

"Sadly the majority of victims of kidnapping and banditry are students and youth. School campuses, farms and even homes are no longer safe. Food scarcity is becoming alarming, as evidenced by skyrocketing food prices. We cannot fold our arms and allow our fathers, mothers, wives and children to starve to death. We must enthrone credible leaders to salvage the situation through the 2023 Ballot Revolution"

"Majority of Kwarans who were deceived to support Abdulraman Abdulrazaq and the APC in 2019 have since discovered that APC is a party where the state governor has become the sole administrator, who decides everything with little regard for the rule of law, democracy and party membership. Recent events have shown that some courageous people in APC have taken the bold step to reject injustice, and abandon a sinking ship. I am sure others would soon follow."

The chairman also urged the youth to organize and demand for local government elections from the Abdulraman Abdulrazaq led administration. He said, only a functional and autonomous local government system can gurantee true democracy, youth inclusion and grassroots development.

KWARA YPP BEGINS MEMBERSHIP MOBILIZATION AND e-REGISTRATION, CALLS ON KWARANS TO JOIN THE YPP BALLOT REVOLUTION

The Young Progressives Party in Kwara State has commenced mobilization and e-registration of members. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Party in Kwara State, Mr. Charles Olufemi Folayan.

In his words ”After a successful test run of our e-registration platform, we are now set to fully commence the exercise efficiently and effectively in Ilorin West local government from Jun 12, 2021. We will commence in other local governments in a few weeks."

"Our e-registration platform which is the first of its kind, and was built from the scratch by a team of young members of the party, in order to give people at the grassroots in the 193 wards the opportunity to join the party without stress"

"We have also set up a team of enumerators and a monitoring committee to assist intending members, especially our fathers and mothers who might not be able to use the platform on their own."

"We are working ahead of the 2023 general elections. Our party accommodates everyone - young, old, rich and poor. We guarantee trust, fairplay and full participation of all members."

"We have adopted an e-registration platform which only requires voter's card to register over the manual process. It is easily accessible, efficient, transparent, democratic and more forward thinking. These are all attributes that YPP symbolizes. It is also part of our effort to galvanize the youth and tap into their skillsets and technology advantage to solve our societal challenges."

We call on all good people of Kwara State to join us for the 2023 "Ballot Revolution" at www.joinypp.org

Happy Democracy Day!

In the twilight of 28 April 2021, some members of odo-owa youth community stormed the house of Alhaji Rahmoni as he’s fondly called, an hotelier and spiritualist who double as a kidnappers negotiator after a tipoff from one of his freed victim who gain freedom after paying 2 million naira ransom, this discovery snowballed into a violence that led to irate youths forcing their way into his house which led to discovery of bundles of cash in naira and dollar notes.
According to a post from Facebook user Ayo ojeniyi, Alhaji ramoni was caught in possession of human part 3 years ago which spark the residents of the town to be on high alert as the rumour of recurrent kidnapping cases threaten residences of the town.

it was gathered that the house and other property belonging to Alhaji Ramoni in odo owa and omu aran community have been burnt down by the irate youths of in both communities earlier today and other 5 members of the syndicate have been handed over to the army who were stationed to pluck out bandit den in the environ.

Detail later….

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https://spectrumtimes.com.ng/2021/04/30/breaking-odo-owa-youths-handover-serial-kidnappers-to-nigeria-army/

KWARA LOCAL COUNCIL TIC IS ILLEGAL -IPAC

The umbrella body of all Nigeria’s registered political parties, Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria, IPAC, has  rejected the composition and inauguration of Transition Implementation Committees for the 16 local government areas of the state, saying it is illegal and unconstitutional.
The group made their position known in a statement jointly issued on Monday by its state Chairman of lPAC, Adebayo Akadi, and Secretary, Oyedeji Oyekunle.

According to them, the lPAC, which is an umbrella body of all other registered political parties in the state, said it was not carried along in the appointment of the TlC members.

The group pointed out that the TlC members in the 16 local government areas were illegally constituted by the state government.
“The setting up of caretaker committee under whatever guise to replace the constitutionally elected officers for local government administration as contained in the 1999 Constitution as amended was illegal, the parties said.

“We kick against any such plot because of the danger inherent in taking an extra-constitutional step of this nature under a democratic dispensation,” they added.
They said the IPAC in the state would not support anything that does not conform to the constitution.

lPAC, therefore, called on the state government to urgently set machinery in motion to constitute the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission to conduct local government elections.
IPAC noted that this was the only way all the political parties could be carried along in conformity with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Silver Jubilee: Ilorin under Sulu-Gambari has been transformed, says Gobir

Wazirin Hausa and renowned Entrepreneur, Alhaji Yakubu Gobir, has said that Ilorin Emirate in the last 25 years has been transformed, becoming one of the most famous Emirates in the country.


In a congratulatory message to the Emir of Ilorin on the event commemorating his 25 years on the throne, the front line philanthropist said the reign of the revered monarch would remain a point of reference for many reasons.

Waziri Gobir, said that the significance of the date of the Emir's Silver Jubilee is not lost on him as a student of history, because it coincides with Armistice Day. At 11am, on the 11th day of November, 1918 there was ceasefire bringing World War 1(one of the bloodiest wars in history) to an end.

He commended the Emir for his peaceful disposition and his spirit of accommodating people from all walks of life, which he said is one of the Emir's endearing qualities.

Gobir also lauded the sensitivity of the Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs to the plight of the less privileged.

The renowned Social Entrepreneur noted that the rich and well to do in the ancient town have a lot to emulate from the Emir in changing the old narrative and lifting the downtrodden from the stranglehold of penury.

While thanking Almighty Allah for the growth and development the Ilorin Emirate has witnessed over the past 25 years of Dr Sulu-Gambari's reign, Gobir expressed the hope that the coming years would be even more prosperous.

He urged the people of Ilorin Emirate to continue to rally around the monarch. Gobir prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the Emir continued good health, prosperity and long life.

NIGERIA @60: OUR STRENGTH IS IN OUR UNITY -WAZIRI GOBIR

A 2019 APC gubernatorial aspirant in Kwara State and the Waziri Karsar Hausa, Waziri Yakubu Gobir has said that the strength of Nigeria lies in the unity of the country.

In a message released to the media, Waziri Gobir congratulates President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and all well meaning Nigerians on this year's independence anniversary.

Waziri said, despite the fact that Nigeria today faces challenges ranging from poverty, insecurity and unemployment, worsened by the recent outbreak of the coronavirus in the country; there are many things to thank God for, after 60 years of Nigeria's independence.

Waziri called on Nigerians to revive the values of our founding fathers who sacrificed everything for the freedom, which we now seem to take for granted. We should also remember those that fought and gave their lives for this nation to remain united.

Sixty years is a lot in the life of a human being, but only the beginning in the life of a Nation that will one day lead all others on the African continent. We should learn from our mistakes, and change the things that are holding us back from making progress. More importantly, we should nurture the things that make us great - our young vibrant population, the diversity of our culture and the passion that burns in every Nigerian to be successful.

Alhaji Gobir prayed that Allah SWT direct our noble cause and guide our leaders aright.

GOBIR CONDOLES AJULOOPIN OVER HIS BROTHER’S DEATH

Waziri Yakubu Gobir has sent his heartfelt condolences to the Honorable Member representing Irepodun/Isin/Ekiti/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives Hon. Abduraheem Olawuyi Ajuloopin, on the demise of his elder brother - Malam Jimoh Olalekan Olawuyi.

Waziri Gobir conveyed his sympathy to Hon. Ajulo and the entire Olawuyi family in a press release by his Director of Strategy & Communication, Mr Charles Olufemi Folayan on Monday 28th September, 2020. Waziri prayed that Allah SWT should grant the family the fortitude to bear the painful loss, provide for those left behind and grant the deceased Aljannat Fridaus.

GOBIR DONATES 20 MILLION NAIRA WORTH OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND CASH TO THE VICTIMS OF RAINSTORM IN ILORIN

Inspired by the generous donation of roofing sheets by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin - The Waziri Hausa and Chairman of the Gobir Organization Foundation, Waziri Yakubu Gobir has donated relief materials worth 20 Million Naira to families affected by Saturday night's rainstorm in Ilorin.

Presentation of the materials which included bundles of roofing sheets, cement blocks, wood planks and cash was made to chairmen of various Community Development Associations in Ilorin for onward distribution to affected citizens.

Waziri Gobir who was represented by Hon. Ibrahim Abubakar said the destruction caused by the rainstorm saddened his heart and that only Allah can console the affected families.

Waziri urged the committee saddled with the distribution and renovation of the affected houses to expedite action. Families who are currently displaced due to the incident, need to be able to return back to their houses, as soon as possible.

Waziri Gobir expressed concern over the current living conditions of many families. He also called on the Federal Government, especially the National Emergency Management Agency to come to the aid of the people of Kwara State at this trying time.

Members of the public in need of assistance should please contact Gobir Foundation Office on 09048280104 or 07025350741

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DISGUSTING TO HEAR..

Young IDPs in Nigeria are sexually assaulted by officials as a condition to receive food and medical supplies.

ByKunle Adebajo September 20, 2020 9 min read
Young Aisha* has had more than her fair share of misfortunes. She was only six years old when the Boko Haram terror group levied war on the secular society in Nigeria. The ensuing carnage and bloodbath has taken the lives of over 30,000 people.

Originally from Goniri, a town in Yobe State, she was forced to move to Bama, about 60 kilometres southeast of Maiduguri in neighbouring Borno State. In September 2014, the insurgents laid siege on Bama and seized control from the army. Many soldiers and residents fled on foot. But others like Aisha were tired of running.

For six months, the town was in the hands of the terror group as an Islamic Caliphate. “Those in captivity are under serious trauma, starvation, in distress with serious degrees of injuries,” one resident reported in the early days of the occupation.

Despite her age, Aisha was married to a Boko Haram fighter called Mustafa. When the city was recaptured by the army in March 2015, she initially fled with her husband, brother, and sister, and they all hid in the forest camp. She then returned with her siblings to Bama where they were locked up and interrogated before they were taken to a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs). At the camp, they waited endlessly for food tickets but did not get any. They realised, after a few months, that there was only one way to survive: submitting to the sexual advances of camp officials.

“Since we did not have money to bribe, we were told to use what we have which is as good as money,” she narrated in Kanuri.
At night, a male camp official picked up young girls like Aisha who returned from the bush surrounding Bama and took them to tents occupied by soldiers and other security officials. This was usually at a roadblock in Tango. The next morning, they were given N1500 and returned to the IDP camp.

“I did not hear about it; it was done to me and at least two others that I know,” she thought she had to emphasise. “There is no way to cater to yourself here without surrendering to the sexual assaults of officials.”

Aisha is 17 now but was about four years younger when she first experienced these sexual assaults. Her age was a major source of her torment. The demons of sexual assaults in the camp were always attracted and therefore feasted on her like flies would feast on faeces.

It happened to her while she lived among the Boko Haram terrorists and persisted in the IDP camp. She recalls sleeping with over 20 soldiers as well as camp officials. Worse still, most of the sexual assaults were without protection. In her words, she always endured the trauma of “feeling the water (semen) coming out of the men”.
Frustrated, she eventually left the camp to find shelter in the town of Bama but was met with hostility. The residents labelled her and her friend “Boko Haram women,” a tag that accompanied her like a shadow everywhere she went. She was sent out of the rented house.

She was forced to return to the Dalori IDP camp, located in one of the neighborhoods close to Maiduguri. There too, she could not get food tickets. Her name was not registered and she had to resort again to trading her body for basic needs. But officials threw her out of the camp because she and her friends were seen as strangers from Bama.

When she left Dalori for Bama, she discovered her female friends had moved to Maiduguri. So, she joined them, moving in with Fatima,* whom she had made friends with since her first days at the Bama camp.

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In her current location she still faces strong distrust from locals, but her resilience keeps her going. She is thankful that she could afford soap to wash her clothes, opportunities to be productive and, most importantly, a sense of control over her body.

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A PRESS RELEASE BY 36 STATES AND FCT N-POWER REPRESENTATIVES FORUM

Protocols

We specially welcome you all to this National Media Conference.

First and Foremost, we want to appreciate President Muhammadu Buhari's Administration for creating National Social Investment Program (N-SIP), from which N-Power is a major component. This is the largest and the fairest recruitment in the history of any government in this country as it cut across 774 Local Government Areas. The recruitment process was the best as it devoid of fatalities and racketeering we used to witness in the past, kudos to the managers of the program.

The Federal Government of Nigeria designed the N-Power Program to help young Nigerians acquire and develop life-long skills to become solution providers in their communities and to reduce unemployment in the Country.

500,000 N-Power Beneficiaries ( both batch A and B ) were engaged as follow:
N-Teach: To work as teachers in public schools
N-Agro: To work as Agric Extension Agents
N-Health: To work as Health workers
N-Tax: To work as Tax Agents.

We have rendered patriotic services and made great impact in our various communities during our years of engagement, but now, the Federal Government has disengaged us without a meaningful exit plan or package in this pandemic period since the month of June and July, 2020 for batch A and B respectively. Sending us back to the street where we were picked from will defeat the very purpose of addressing the problem of unemployment in Nigeria.

Closing the door of employment opportunities against qualified graduates and able Youth is one sure way of luring them into social vices, criminality, idleness, low self esteem, cyber crime, kidnapping, e.t.c.

The disengagement of N-Power Beneficiaries without adequate transitioning has skyrocketed the unemployment rate within the most productive age bracket. This will definitely put the crime rate on the rise, thereby increasing the level of insecurity across the country. It will also continue to affect the economy as most of the disengaged volunteers are in their productive age. It will render the program useless as its original motive would have been defeated. It will also increase the level of distrust the youth already perceived of the government.

At a critical time of covid 19 pandemic, when countries of the world are to secure their citizens employment, this is when our government decided to send her youths to the streets with dangling hope. The volunteers matter became more complicated when the prices of food items keep rising on a daily basis with increase in fuel price and electricity bill. The beneficiaries are currently dejected and shattered as the timing of disengagement was a wrong one and anti-youth.

It is crystal clear that majority of government institutions are short staffed, most especially the schools and security agencies. With thousands of primary and secondary schools spread across the 774 Local Government, with numerous Federal and State Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education across the country, with countless Primary Health Centers across the nation, with government clamour for Agricultural revolution and food sufficiency, no volunteer is expected to be thrown to the street if our government truly loves our country and cares for her youths.

Over 14,000 N-Power Beneficiaries have not been paid their monthly stipend since the month of March to July, 2020 with the claim from Hon. Minister Hajia Sadia Umar Farouq that it was caused by GIFMIS new payment platform that flagged their account. Not resolving to pay them their stipends till date after her promise, which is totally inhuman because they have been suffering for the past 5 months without payment.

We implore the Federal Government to quickly implement the transition program for the exited N-Power Volunteers latest by 1st October, 2020 to reduce the suffering already meted on us. Therefore, we enjoin volunteers across the country to rem
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WAZIRI GOBIR SYMPATHISES WITH VICTIMS OF RAINSTORM AND FLOODS IN PARTS OF KWARA.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the President of the Gobir Foundation, Waziri Yakubu Gobir has sympathised with victims of rainstorms in Ilorin and floods around Kwara state.

Waziri particularly noted that the victims of the Saturday night rainstorm have been deprived of roofs over their heads and a place of succour for their families. He asked them not to despair but to continue to believe in the power of Almighty Allah to meet them at the point of their needs.

Waziri promised to provide relief materials and come to the aid of the victims through his Foundation.

Similarly, he also sympathised with farmers who were victims of floods in Lafiaji.

It’s sad to see the extent of destruction caused by the recent rainstorm in Ilorin. I sympathize with many affected families, may Allah SWT console them and replace their loss.

I have directed my team to ascertain what we can do quickly to provide succor to our people. https:///GCa5GD9Kst