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NGO trains religious, traditional leaders, on GBV, leadership in Kano
Kano- An NGO, Side-by-Side Movement for Gender Justice has trained traditional, religious, ethnic leaders and CSO’S representatives on gender-related concepts, leadership and the prevention of Gender-Based Violence(GBV) in Kano.
Speaking at the workshop in Kano, the Co-Chairman of the organisation, Rev. Samuel Adeyemo said that the project was supported by the Ford Foundation in collaboration with African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development.
He said that the workshop was organised to promote gender equality and challenge harmful gender stereotypes in Nigeria.
Adeyemo said that the movement was working hard to end all forms of gender-based violence within communities.
He said, “One of the beliefs of the movement is to sensitize the people of Kano State that both male and female, the boy and the girl child have value, worth, dignity and honour.
“With the understanding of this belief, we will create awareness that each person must be free from cultural and inter personal systems of privilege and oppression.
“It is also to advocate that all persons must be made free from violence and oppression due to their gender.
”Consequently, the side by side movement believes that gender identity should be a source of life and hope instead of oppression and fear.
“Furthermore, gender justice is the act of treating people with value and dignity.”
According to Adeyemo, each and every person must be free from interpersonal oppression, from violence and oppression based on gender or social status.
He said that the network was made up of religious leaders of both faiths; Muslims, Christians, people of faith and traditional institutions.
The co-chairman said that the centre recently got support from Ford Foundation to deepen its engagements in the two states of Kano and Benue.
He said that the project would work assiduously to increase awareness on the scourge of gende-r based violence that was ravaging the society.
Some of the participants who spoke to our correspondent commended the organisers of the training, which they described as timely.
They also promised to step down the knowledge with others in their various communities.
The workshop culminated in the formation of a State Steering Committee for the Side by Side movement in Kano.
NAN
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By Aminu Garko
Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has congratulated First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 65th birthday.
In a congratulatory message, Senator Musa described the First Lady as “an Amazon and a source of inspiration to millions of Nigerians.”
Sen.Musa praised Senator Tinubu’s life of impact, devotion to God, and service to the nation.
He celebrated her compassion, strength, and dedication to the welfare of women, children, and the less privileged, noting that she continues to inspire hope across Nigeria.
The Senator wished the First Lady many more years in good health, wisdom, and strength, expressing confidence that she will continue to support President Bola Tinubu and champion noble causes that will uplift the nation.
On behalf of the people of Niger East, I join in celebrating the First Lady’s special day and pray for her continued good health and well-being.
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The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, says the Federal Government has committed over N12 billion to a solar power project at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH).
Speaking at the flag-off of the project in Kano, Bichi, who represents Bichi Federal Constituency, said the initiative would make the hospital independent of the national grid.
He explained that the project is part of the government’s plan to solarise all tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals across the country, beginning with AKTH.
According to him, the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen healthcare infrastructure.
“The Federal Government set aside N300 billion in the 2025 appropriation act, and very soon all our tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals, including those owned by states, will enjoy 24-hour solar power.
“This year alone, I have attracted projects worth over N26 billion to AKTH, which has never happened in its history,” he said.
Bichi added that similar projects were underway at Bayero University Kano, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, and Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital.
He also commended Tinubu for supporting the project, describing it as a milestone in healthcare service delivery.
In his remarks, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji, said the initiative marked the translation of the Renewed Hope Agenda from vision to tangible action.
On his part, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, assured that the project would be delivered before December.
“This is the first of its kind in Nigeria. We are targeting about 10,000 projects across the 36 states and the FCT to ensure 100 per cent solarisation of facilities,” Abdullahi said.
The Chief Medical Director of AKTH, Prof. Abdulrahman Sheshe, said the hospital spends about N150 million monthly on electricity bills and an additional N30 million on diesel.
“With this intervention, the hospital will save more than 30 per cent of its expenses. This project could not have come at a better time, especially after the recent power dispute we had,” he said.
Before the flag-off, Bichi inspected the ongoing construction of a five-storey Accident, Emergency and Trauma Centre at the hospital, another project facilitated by the Federal Government.
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