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About 63% Nigerians Facing Multidimensional Poverty Induced by Poor Implementation of Policies- IPA
About 63% Nigerians Facing Multidimensional Poverty Induced by Poor Implementation of Policies- IPA
By: Michael Mike
About 63 percent Nigerians are facing multidimensional poverty worsened by poor implementation of policies and data driven intervention. the Innovation for Poverty Action, (IPA) has decried.
Country Director, IPA Nigeria, Funmi Ayeni, stated this at a Nigeria Evidence Summit organised by the IPA tagged: “Translating Emerging Evidence for impact,” held in Abuja on Wednesday.
She said: “The 2022 multidimensional poverty index shows that 63 percent of persons in Nigeria are multi-dimensionally poor and this isn’t just monetary poverty, it is poverty of education and access to basic infrastructure.
“Hence the purpose of the Nigeria Evidence Summit is to provide a platform where people can come together to have conversations around the thematic areas of social protection, financial inclusion and education.
“What we are trying to do is to make sure that we have conversations that people can carry forward and will lead to lasting change and impact in Nigeria with regards to tackling the poverty challenge.
“Some of the leading voices in each of the thematic areas speak about the work that they have done and more importantly how to apply the evidence to actual.decision making and policy making in Nigeria.”
Commenting on the current hunger protest plaguing the country, Ayeni said IPA is working with relevant government agencies to provide data driven solutions to the challenge.
Chief Global Officer, IPA, Claudia Casarrotto, on her part, said leveraging on global research and policies adaptability is essential to liberating nations from poverty.
He said IPA shares knowledge to various contexts, noting that: “One of the big part of our work is to share knowledge and share evidence effectively with decision makers across the globe.”
She noted: “Here in Nigeria, we can learnt from what other countries and other context had done to reduce and contribute to solving global poverty problems.
“An interesting part of our work is to bring together decision makers, practitioners and evidence lovers from various countries to learnt together, share experiences and share knowledge.”
Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, (NAPTIP), Professor Fatima Waziri-Azi, while pointing to benefits of partnering with IPA, said her agency is deeply interested in the establishment of evidence embedded labs by IPA, a pioneering initiative that holds immense promise in enhancing our data infrastructure and analytical capabilities.
Waziri-Azi who was represented by the Director Research and Programme Development, NAPTIP, said: “The Collaborative partnership between NAPTIP and IPA underscores our shared commitment to leveraging evidence to drive meaningful change and foster sustainable development.”
About 63% Nigerians Facing Multidimensional Poverty Induced by Poor Implementation of Policies- IPA
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested a suspected terrorist and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a routine patrol in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the arrest was made on April 3 at about 11:30 a.m. by troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kurya.
The suspect was apprehended at Tungan Haki village and found in possession of one AK-47 rifle mounted with a magazine containing 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources disclosed that the suspect and the recovered weapon are currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
They added that troops have continued to intensify patrols and surveillance operations across the area to curb criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara
IED explosion injures two security personnel during patrol in Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
Two security personnel have been injured following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) during a fighting patrol in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Security sources said the incident occurred on April 3 at about 12:30 p.m. when troops of Sector 5, Operation UDO KA, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lilu, conducted a patrol alongside Nigeria Police personnel.
It was gathered that the team sighted the IED within the Lilu general area and attempted to destroy it.
However, the explosive device detonated during the process, injuring an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel and a police officer.
The injured personnel were immediately administered first aid at the scene before being referred to a medical facility for further treatment.
Authorities said the situation has been brought under control, while operations continue in the area to ensure safety and prevent further incidents.
IED explosion injures two security personnel during patrol in Anambra
Troops neutralise two terrorists, destroy hideouts in Plateau clearance operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), under Operation Wutan Daji, have neutralised two suspected terrorists and destroyed several hideouts during clearance operations in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the operations were carried out in conjunction with local vigilantes across Babangida, Adua and Bokayi villages within the Dutsen Zaki forest.
It was gathered that troops made contact with the terrorists along the Babangida–Adua road, leading to a gun battle in which two of the suspects were neutralised, while others fled with possible gunshot wounds.
No casualties were recorded among the troops, and all equipment was accounted for.
During the operation, troops recovered one locally fabricated gun, a belt containing 105 rounds of 7.62mm PKT ammunition, 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and a cutlass.
In a related development, troops of CSI Battalion XIV, in collaboration with 332 Artillery Regiment and vigilantes, conducted further clearance and raid operations in Dadin-Kowa and Dada villages.
The operation involved 47 soldiers and four vigilantes, supported with motorcycles, gun trucks, a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle and an artillery gun.
The troops established a gun position and carried out fire missions on suspected terrorist locations in Madam Forest to deny them freedom of action.
Subsequent raid operations in Dadin-Kowa village led to the destruction of suspected terrorist hideouts, although no contact was made with the fleeing elements.
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