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Group tasks Govt. on women empowerment for economic growth
Group tasks Govt. on women empowerment for economic growth
Women and Half Initiative (WAH), women’s advocacy group, has tasked the three-tiers of government on women empowerment for optimal economic growth and development of the country.
Mrs Chile Frank-Udemgba, the Promoter of the WAH Initiative, gave the advice in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.
Frank-Udemgba said that the nation’s economy would reach its full potential with participation of both women and men.
According to her, Nigeria’s economy can reach its full potential when both women and men participate.
“Now than ever before, women are increasingly entering the labour force and leading businesses; but, we still face gender bias and stereotyping, which is working against our leadership aspirations.
“There is a need for government to address these challenges by ensuring that every discriminatory laws against women are removed.
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“Government needs to invest in women to close gender gaps, broaden access to finance, and step up efforts to prevent gender-based violence,” she said.
Frank-Udemgba said that gender-focused policies and programmes would enable women and girls to realise their economic potential such as targeted investments aimed at encouraging girls to stay in school longer.
This, she said, would empower girls with the education and skills that they would need to participate in the labour force, as adults.
According to her, women are gradually making their leadership presence felt in entrepreneurship and other fields.
She said that women were now resolved to break the traditional glass ceiling that barred them from entering leadership positions even if they possessed requisite skills and talent to occupy them.
Frank-Udemgba disclosed that her group would be taking about 50 most impactful women drawn from various sectors of the economy to Inagbe, an exotic tourist haven, off the coastlines of Lagos for a purposeful ‘staycation’.
She said that the trip would afford them the opportunity to further discuss economic power and how to break the traditional glass ceiling barring women from climbing to the top.
Frank-Udemgba added that the Inagbe engagement would afford participants the opportunity to network, engage and have fun.
According to her, it will afford participants the opportunity to indulge in stress relieving activities such as photo shoots and fashion shows amongst others, while discussing economic power and how to break the barriers, among others.
The WAH promoter said: “Power, Influence and Fun” would be the theme for this year’s programme.
Frank-Udemgba said that this year’s engagement marked a comprehensive departure from its usual format of a conference style engagement berthing it in a uniquely curated format.
The WAH initiative had in the last five years pulled in over 5,000 professional women into a well designed ecosystem that allows for continuous interaction, robust knowledge share, and undiluted fun.
The initiative also provides workable positional platform to women as they emerge and sustain leadership positions in different spheres.
The WAH Initiative is an exclusively professional women’s grouping whose sole aim is to further galvanise women with economic power and prospects to play much more strategic roles in the economy and society at large.
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of an uninterrupted civil rule.
He said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured.
“The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever.”
The Minister while noting that Democracy is sustained with open doors for further improvement, reiterated the commitment of the Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to the universal value of democracy that is based on freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural systems.
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.
The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.
However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.
Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.
“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.
No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.
The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.
The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.
The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.
According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.
The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.
It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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