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CITAD calls on FG to quicken passage of digital rights Bill
CITAD calls on FG to quicken passage of digital rights Bill
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The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on Wednesday appealed to the Federal government to fast-track passage of the Digital Rights Bill to protect internet users.
Yunusa Zakari Ya’u, CITAD Executive Director who spoke in Kano at a training workshop noted that the passage of the bill into law would not only safeguard internet users but would also curb rampant cases of fraudulent activities, data privacy and protection.
Mr Ya’u noted that once the bill is legislated, it would ensure that our digital rights are coded and guaranteed.
The two-day training workshop on digital rights, protection mechanisms and online security tools for digital rights activists was jointly sponsored by the CITAD in conjunction with Avocats San Frontieres France.
CITAD boss explained that the training was designed to enhance the capacity of journalists, activists and lawyers to identify threats as well as respond to those threats online.
Mr. Ya’u said digital space has become, a critical component of our lives adding that digital space is not just free but has some challenges and threats to individuals, especially journalists, activists and lawyers.
He added that “Our lives have become more and more online, we communicate with our friends, families and companies, at works digitally engage government digitally, do education, commerce and so forth”
“Hence the need for journalists, activists and lawyers to understand what are these threats, the challenges and what do, when they have as citizens, to protect these rights and when they are violated digitally and ways to report these rights to appropriate authority”
He however added that though government had responded to one issue, which is data protection by signing it into law, which indicated that if one data protection is being violated, the person can be reported to a data protection agency for redress.
But that issue is a piecemeal approach to what Nigerians were yearning and calling for saying that what we were calling for is for government to quickly legislate on a digital rights bill.
Speaking on the occasion, the Avocats San Frontieres France, Country Director, Angela Uwandu Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, disclosed that the workshop is organized for journalists, activists and lawyers to educate them more on internet usage.
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Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina has unveiled a ₦10.3 million Ramadan support initiative under the Maituraka Foundation for APC members and community leaders in Katsina Local Government.
The cash disbursement, launched on Tuesday in Katsina, aims to cushion the effects of economic hardship on beneficiaries during the fasting period.
Radda described the intervention as humanitarian, reflecting “the spirit of Ramadan, a period of compassion, sacrifice and generosity”.
He stressed that governance must remain people-centred, adding that supporting citizens is a priority of his administration.
The governor said strategic partnerships with well-meaning individuals and groups would continue to complement government efforts at poverty alleviation.
He commended APC members for their maturity and unity during the recently concluded party congresses.
According to him, the outcome has strengthened the party’s internal cohesion and grassroots structures across the state.
“After the APC congresses, our party has emerged stronger and more united than ever before.
“This unity will translate into better service delivery and political stability,” he said.
The programme’s initiator, Abdulaziz Maituraka, said the ₦10.3 million intervention was conceived as a Ramadan gesture to support beneficiaries.
Maituraka stated that those selected had remained steadfast in advancing the party’s ideals at the grassroots.
He described Ramadan as a season of giving and reflection, urging beneficiaries to use the support to ease domestic burdens.
Maituraka also called on party faithful to sustain their loyalty and mobilise support for Radda ahead of future political engagements.
He specifically urged continued backing for Radda and President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
“Though this is an annual gesture, this year’s edition is unique because I expanded it to cover the entire local government.
“My first consideration is the APC, where I belong,” Maituraka said.
Beneficiaries expressed gratitude, describing the intervention as timely and impactful amid rising living costs.
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Mercy Corps, a Non – Government Organisation (NGO) , on Wednesday, handed over a newly constructed Veterinary Clinic and a rehabilitated structure in Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA), to the Katsina State Government.
The project, which included a 20,000-litre capacity upgraded solar-powered borehole, was executed under the European Union-funded Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response and Resilience (CPCRR) project.
The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD).
Speaking during the event, the Commissioner for Livestock and Animal Husbandry in Kastina State,Prof Ahmed Bakori, commended Mercy Corps and its partners on such commitment to support peace and development in the state.
While praising the state government for restoring peace and stability, the said the project would improve livestock services and the welfare of farmers who depend on animal health services for livelihood.
Bakori buttressed that improved security in the state had enabled development partners to implement meaningful interventions in communities affected earlier.
He said,” Recently, Gov. Dikko Radda was in South Africa to explore strategies for boosting livestock production and strengthening the livestock value chain in line with the government’s economic development agenda.”
In his remarks, Mercy Corps Senior Programme Manager, Mr Philip Ikita, expressed satisfaction on the timely and successful implementation of the project in Danmusa.
He stated that although Mercy Corps began its operations in the state in 2023, security challenges, initially, had prevented the organisation from accessing some areas, including Danmusa.
Ikita said that the project would improve access to essential services, strengthen livelihoods and contribute to sustaining peace in the community.
“The project involves the upgrade of a veterinary clinic from a two room structure into a fully functional six office facility,
“The was embarked on to strengthen livestock healthcare services in the area,
“The programme builds on the success of the Conflict Mitigation and Community Reconciliation (CMCR) project and seeks to promote long-term peace and stability in Northwest Nigeria.
“It works across 48 communities in Zamfara and Katsina States, addressing the root causes of conflict, enhancing community resilience, and strengthening socio-economic recovery,” he said.
Also, the District Head of Danmusa, Ahmadu Abubakar, expressed appreciation to Mercy Corps and its partners for the intervention, describing the projects as timely and beneficial.
Earlier, the Chairman of Danmusa LGA, Ibrahim Na-Mama, represented by his Deputy, Musa Muhammad, expressed appreciation for the projects, assuring that the council would support efforts to safeguard them.
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