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  • UNICEF: we’re committed to clean environment in Anambra

    The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has reiterated its commitment towards a sustainable clean and healthy environment in Anambra State.

    The Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) specialist, UNICEF Enugu, Ferdinand Njue, stated this during a two-day workshop on Institutional Triggering and Sensitisation meeting for stakeholders in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state.

    Njue, represented by the Zonal WASH consultant, Mr Toyin Adisa, said the agency had continued to collaborate with the government in ensuring that all the communities in the state attained wide Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in the shortest possible time.

    He said, “The major role of UNICEF in the implementation of WASH programmes in the State is to ensure that investment made is sustained.

    “This the agency does through the building of the capacity of WASH institutions.”

    According to Njue, the workshop was aimed at identifying the successes and failures of the various communities in the council area in attaining ODF.

    He applauded the State Government for its support and commitment towards UNICEF WASH programmes in the state.

    Also speaking, the Transition Committee Chairman of Aguata, Honourable Eche Ezeibe, attributed causes of regular outbreaks of Cholera and Diarrhea to poor access to safe drinking water and inadequate sanitation.

    Ezeibe, who was represented by the Head, Local Government Administration Officer, Sir Jaja Nwankwo, called for strengthening of health institutions in the state to checkmating the ugly trend.

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    On his part, the WASH Coordinator, Aguata Local Government Area, Mr Akwobi Peter, disclosed the Council’s plans to engage Toilet Business Owners towards the construction of affordable toilet facilities.

    “We’ve been sensitizing the entire council area through jingles and public announcements on the need for clean and healthy environment,” he added.

    One of the participants, Mrs Okonkwo Ebere, Women Leader, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, attested to impacts of UNICEF WASH in their communities, pledging to contribute towards ODF in the area.

    The workshop, organised by EU/UNICEF in collaboration with the State Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), attracted traditional rulers, clergy, teachers, representatives of various WASH communities, amongst others.

  • Embrace peace, love, unity, says Lagos APC women leader

    Lagos State Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olajumoke Okoya-Thomas, has urged Muslims to embrace peace, love and unity, “in order to build the society of our dream.”

    In a statement she made available to reporters as Muslims celebrated this year’s Eid-El-Kabir,

    Okoya-Thomas said: “It is a thing of joy for all of us to be alive to celebrate another Sallah in good health.

    “My warmest wishes to you on this solemn festival of Eid-El-Kabir. May the blessing of Allah fill your lives with peace, joy and good health.

    “We, the women of our great party, the APC, are happy that Nigerian Muslims are joining numerous other Muslims from across the world to celebrate another Eid-el-Kabir.

    “This is an annual event that brings to mind how Allah replaced Ismail with a ram for Prophet Ibrahim. May He replace your sorrow with joy and your few with abundance.

    “As we are celebrating another Eid-El-Kabir, we should remember that Prophet Mohammed (SAW) stood for peace, love and unity in his life. Nigerian Muslims and indeed all Nigerians should realise the need for us to learn to live together as one and embrace tolerance as a people.

    “While we are not unmindful of our challenges as a nation, we should realise that there is always light at the end of the tunnel and that we can do better than we are currently doing. We should not over celebrate, bearing in mind that we have a lot on our hands as a nation.

     

     

     

  • APC convention: I’m best for women leader, says Eluma

    Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hajia. Salamatu Baiwa Umar-Eluma, has unfolded plans for the involvement of women in the party’s decision making, if voted as the Women Leader.

    She promised to fight for the inclusion of women in the political process by making the party leadership to implement the decision on the reservation of 30 percent of elective and appointive positions for women.

    Umar-Eluma, who has picked the form for the position of women leader at the APC National Secretariat, said her tenure will be the most remarkable in the history of the party. The Kogi State-born politician  has been endorsed by women in the state.

    She spoke with reporters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said women’s loyalty to the ruling party will be highly rewarded under his tenure.

    Umar-Eluma said: “We have had women leaders in the past. They have done their best for the party thus far. But, we have decided that the office should be more influential to harness good development to our nation and women.

    “Kogi APC has agreed to involve women in politics, even more than the percentage expected nationally. That is why we have come to the conclusion where influential people should be at the national for a good voice where it matters.”

    Hailing women in Kogi for supporting her ambition, she added: “This is the first time where one is contesting for a position that concerns one political party, the APC; that other party members are fully in support. I have never in my life witnessed such a big support from Nigerians and Kogites. Even, PDP APDA and SDP women have shown me love and they are ready to work with me in a bid to advance the cause of women and national development.”

    The aspirant thanked Governor Yahaya Bello, his deputy, Elder Achuba, the Chief of Staff, Chief Edward Onoja and other party leaders for endorsing him for the position.

    She said: “This dream will be a reality. For it to me a reality, you must support me to the end. I will never disappoint women, if I am elected as women leader.”

  • Delta apc women leader lauds Buhari over June 12

    The  Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader , Dr. Janet Oyubu, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for declaring June 12  as  Democracy Day and signing into law the not-too-young to run bill .

    She said the President’s action has shown him as someone passionate about the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.

    Oyubu, in a statement yesterday in Warri, said the APC faithful would redouble their efforts for the progress of the party.

    She described Buhari as the only medicine that can cure the ills plaguing the country.

    Her words: “I know that with time and as we go through the narrow path, Nigerians will get to know that Mr. President is God-sent and that he meant very well for the country.”

    She praised Buhari for  the posthumous award given to the late Chief M.K.O Abiola as well as the award given to  Ambassador Babagana Kingibe and the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi.

    Dr. Oyubu urged Buhari to consider awards for Comrade Frank Ovie Kokori and others who fought for the good of Nigeria.

    Her words: “I am also congratulating Mr. President because he means well for the sustenance of our democracy and the cohesion of brother hood and sister hood of this nation. He is out for the sustenance of peace and tranquility but it is a pity that some Nigerians don’t understand him.”

     

  • Orji Ogbonnaya Orji loses mum

    MRS. Oyidia Orji, the mother of Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, a renowned broadcaster and journalist, who is currently, NEITI’s Director, Communications at the Presidency Abuja, has joined her ancestors, aged 87.

    Until her death, Madam Orji, from Ugwuavor village, Arochukwu, Abia State, was the Eze-nwanyi (Women leader) of the village and Mother –General of Christ Ascension Church, Arochukwu.

    An agent of community mobilisation and social worker, the late Madam Orji, led the women in her community  to embrace self- development initiatives and economic empowerment programmes through entrepreneurship. She was also involved in conflict prevention, management and resolution in families.  In recognition of her services, she was honoured as “Nne-oha Arochukwu” in 2005   by Nzuko Arochukwu, women’s wing.

    A statement from the family said Madam Oyidia Orji’s funeral will begin with a Christian wake in her family compound, Eziukwu, Ugwuavor village, Arochukwu, on Friday October 31st, while interment will follow the next day, Saturday, November 1st,  after a commendation service.