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NGO trains religious, traditional leaders, on GBV, leadership in Kano

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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.

 

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Tinubu’s commitment to young people, unprecedented – Aide

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The commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to young people and their development is unprecedented, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has said.

Speaking at a graduation ceremony of first batch of ICT training he sponsored for youths and students in his native Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, Abdulaziz said the President has redefined the idea of youth engagement and empowerment.

“Mr President has prioritised young people through many initiatives aimed at making our young people self-reliant. The President doesn’t want to give you food, he is giving you means to get your own food,” he said.

He listed the administration’s initiatives such as training of three million young Nigerians in IT skills, the Scale Up Artisans project, the Nigeria Youths Academy, among other interventions.

Abdulaziz also said the President has given young people voices by appointing young Nigerians into his cabinet and other important positions.

“For the first time we have a truly young Nigerian as minister of youths development. We have other young people in the cabinet and key appointments. We have to appreciate that.”

Abdulaziz said the IT training he sponsored was a way of giving back to the community and uplifting the underprivileged to attain their full potentials as part of his ongoing commitment to community development.

During the event, Abdulaziz also presented computers to some of the best-performing students in recognition of their dedication and excellence.

This initiative, he noted, is part of a broader vision to equip the youth with relevant digital skills, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s administra

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The commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to young people and their development is unprecedented, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has said.

Speaking at a graduation ceremony of first batch of ICT training he sponsored for youths and students in his native Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, Abdulaziz said the President has redefined the idea of youth engagement and empowerment.

“Mr President has prioritised young people through many initiatives aimed at making our young people self-reliant. The President doesn’t want to give you food, he is giving you means to get your own food,” he said.

He listed the administration’s initiatives such as training of three million young Nigerians in IT skills, the Scale Up Artisans project, the Nigeria Youths Academy, among other interventions.

Abdulaziz also said the President has given young people voices by appointing young Nigerians into his cabinet and other important positions.

“For the first time we have a truly young Nigerian as minister of youths development. We have other young people in the cabinet and key appointments. We have to appreciate that.”

Abdulaziz said the IT training he sponsored was a way of giving back to the community and uplifting the underprivileged to attain their full potentials as part of his ongoing commitment to community development.

During the event, Abdulaziz also presented computers to some of the best-performing students in recognition of their dedication and excellence.

This initiative, he noted, is part of a broader vision to equip the youth with relevant digital skills, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s administration.

He reaffirmed his commitment to continuing the empowerment of the youth and overall development of Fagge LGA and Kano State.

He emphasized that such initiatives are essential in actualizing the aspirations of the Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes inclusive growth, innovation, and self-reliance.

A representative of the community, Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim, expressed the community’s appreciation to the Presidential aide for his consistent support and developmental strides.

He assured that the community will reciprocate through continued support and prayers for the success of the Tinubu administration

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The commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to young people and their development is unprecedented, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has said.

Speaking at a graduation ceremony of first batch of ICT training he sponsored for youths and students in his native Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, Abdulaziz said the President has redefined the idea of youth engagement and empowerment.

 

“Mr President has prioritised young people through many initiatives aimed at making our young people self-reliant. The President doesn’t want to give you food, he is giving you means to get your own food,” he said.

He listed the administration’s initiatives such as training of three million young Nigerians in IT skills, the Scale Up Artisans project, the Nigeria Youths Academy, among other interventions.

 

Abdulaziz also said the President has given young people voices by appointing young Nigerians into his cabinet and other important positions.

 

“For the first time we have a truly young Nigerian as minister of youths development. We have other young people in the cabinet and key appointments. We have to appreciate that.”

 

Abdulaziz said the IT training he sponsored was a way of giving back to the community and uplifting the underprivileged to attain their full potentials as part of his ongoing commitment to community development.

During the event, Abdulaziz also presented computers to some of the best-performing students in recognition of their dedication and excellence.

 

This initiative, he noted, is part of a broader vision to equip the youth with relevant digital skills, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s administration.

He reaffirmed his commitment to continuing the empowerment of the youth and overall development of Fagge LGA and Kano State. He emphasized that such initiatives are essential in actualizing the aspirations of the Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes inclusive growth, innovation, and self-reliance.

A representative of the community, Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim, expressed the community’s appreciation to the Presidential aide for his consistent support and developmental strides.

He assured that the community will reciprocate through continued support and prayers for the success of the Tinubu administration.

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