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Assembly members’ commended for contribution towards the success of workshop on Child Rights Domestication in Borno
Assembly members’ commended for contribution towards the success of workshop on Child Rights Domestication in Borno
The Lead Consultant at the five days’ workshop organized for the members of the Borno state House of Assembly, BOHA has commended the Assembly members for their attention and contribution in the success of the workshop.
The Consultant, Dr. Umar Alkali, an Associate Professor at the Department of Law, University of Maiduguri in Borno state said the Assembly members were active and studying the bill passed by the National Assembly, which the government is adopting for domestication in Borno state.
Speaking on Friday after the workshop at REIZ Continental Hotel in Abuja, Dr. Umar Alkali said the Child’s Right Act is the most comprehensive legislation on child protection in Nigeria. Stating that it’s domestication in Borno state is a good omen and a welcome development.
“And with the reboust attention given by the members of Borno state house of Assembly in the 5 days’ workshop we just concluded one would say Borno state is ready to move with the pace towards liberating children from abuse. They have contributed immensely towards the success of this workshop. We read the bill from section one to section 206, which is the last section.
“All the members appreciate the fact that the law meant well. The law is meant to protect the children in Borno state without descrimination. The law has provided for rights for children and equally provided responsibilities for children.
Speaking on the law and what it meant for the Borno child especially now that the state is faced with a number of unaccompanied children returning as refugees and internally displaced persons, IDPs, Dr. Alkali said: “In addition, it has provided a ministry where the ministry in charge of the affairs children will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the law where committees are formed. For instance, we have a Child Rights implementation committee on the bill which is a committee that serves as the watchdog to ensure that the provisions of the bill are implemented.
“One other important aspect of the law is that it has made provisions where children are kept. For instance, where a child is in conflict with the law or in contact with the law – meaning that for instance, a child commits a crime, he is in conflict with the law. So, it is improper to keep such a child in prison where adults are kept. Because the possibility for him becoming even a more hardened criminal is there. So, the law has made provisions for correctional institutions where children are kept for them to be corrected and become better members of the society.
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“Always give the child a second chance because likely the crime he committed is as a result of the influence of an adult. Or he does not even know that what he is doing is wrong. So, always give a child a second because he will be a better member of society.”
Also speaking on the child right and the 12 years of insurgency in Borno state, Dr. Umar Alkali said the law will help greatly in cushioning the effect of the conflict on children because of the peculiarities of Borno state being a state that passes through these periods of conflicts.
According to him the law has made provisions. “Like I said earlier, children are in contact with the law. These are children that did not actually commit any crime but they suffered a trauma or they are abused. Because of all these the law has provided a place where these kinds of children can be kept for them to be rehabilitated. For them to become better persons and for the trauma to be addressed by experts.
“So, this law has made provisions because there are currently six institutions where the law has made provisions for keeping children. These are managed by the government or supervised by the government. The law also provided opportunity for the NGOs to take care of children but it shall be under supervision of the government with the approval of the ministry of women affairs or the ministry on charge of children with constant monitoring because it’s not just about approving but from time to time the government will pay unscheduled visit to see and assess the level of compliance with protection and safety of children in such institutions.
” In fact, even after an approval is given and the institution is running and keeping children, protecting children and giving all that is needed for children. If that institution or that NGO fails in its responsibilities the law has given the commissioner the power to withdraw that licence or certificate for running such an institution.” Dr. Alkali said.
Assembly members’ commended for contribution towards the success of workshop on Child Rights Domestication in Borno
Nigeria@65: FG’s programmes improving welfare of Nigerians- NOA
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), on Wednesday said that the Federal Government’s programmes and policies under President Bola Tinubu-led administration were improving the welfare of Nigerians.
Mrs Adaline Patari, the State Director of NOA, Gombe State office, stated this shortly after a road show to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary in Gombe.
Patari said that programmes and policies of Tinubu-led administration had supported many Nigerians from the student’s loan to conditional cash transfer to support to small businesses amongst others.
She stated that the initiatives by the present administration had restored hope and put the country amongst serious countries pursuing better reforms to improve their economy while revamping infrastructure.
According to her, many undergraduates benefitting from the student’s loan scheme which has removed all financial hindrances impeding access to tertiary education now feel a sense of belonging.
She said that the programmes and policies of the Federal Government have benefitted many households and improved their welfare in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.
“The reforms of the Federal Government are working and many persons are proud to be Nigerians and more persons are now trying to do the right things as Nigerians.
“People are beginning to see themselves as proud Nigerians and that confidence of being a Nigerian is being restored.
“Today, many Nigerians are benefitting from the programmes of the current administration, this means that the country is now working for them,” she said.
While acknowledging that there were still challenges that needed to be addressed, Patari said, at 65, we have made tremendous progress especially working together in peace and unity.
She urged Nigerians to continue to support Tinubu administration’s programmes towards building a better country that works for all Nigerians.
The state director said that with the necessary reforms being carried out and already yielding results in the economic, agriculture, security and other sectors, more Nigerians would be prouder to be Nigerians in the future.
“Today, the country is progressing and we are united; we are now prouder to be Nigerians and I can tell you that the labour of our heroes past, indeed is never in vain,” she added.
Commending the contributions of youths to national development, Patari urged them to have a positive mind-set towards Nigeria and to always express optimism of a better Nigeria for everyone.
Patari also lauded the renewed strength with which NOA under the Director General of the agency, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu was being driven.
She said that government’s policies and programmes were getting more supports from Nigerians because of the constant engagements of Nigerians by the NOA nationwide.
The event also featured sensitisation of residents on Federal Government’s policies, programmes and the need for the people to support the current administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda
Nigeria@65: FG’s programmes improving welfare of Nigerians- NOA
Nigeria, European Union hold inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogue
By: Michael Mike
Senior Government officials of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have today met in Abuja to assess the vibrant economic partnership between the two parties and chart a way forward.
The inaugural Nigeria-EU Senior Officials Trade and investment Dialogue (TID) was anchored by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, and Director of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security (DG TRADE), Ms Dora Correia,
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot,, welcomed the launch of the Dialogue, which they said underscored the growing importance attached to trade and investment in the EU-Nigeria partnership.
This Senior Officials’ meeting marks an important step in strengthening the trade and investment partnership between the EU and Nigeria, and provided opportunity for the officials to exchange views on areas of mutual interest; address potential challenges and explore opportunities for further collaboration.
Discussions focused on a range of issues, including trade and investment policy, cooperation on market access barriers and requirements, preferential trade and investment arrangements, investment, collaboration within the World Trade Organization (WTO), regulatory measures that could impact trade and investment, and the identification of trade and investment-related development cooperation areas.
Both sides expressed their interest to continue the Dialogue, with the second TID billed to take place in Brussels, Belgium, in 2026, on a date to be jointly decided.
Nigeria, European Union hold inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogue
FG Declares Wednesday, Oct. 1 Public Holiday to Marks 65th Independence Anniversary
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion.
Tunji-Ojo, in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, enjoined citizens to continue to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained the nation since independence in 1960.
He urged Nigerians to further keep faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which is anchored on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity.
The Minister expressed confidence that, with the cooperation of all Nigerians, the country will continue to grow stronger in peace, progress, and development.
He wished Nigerians a happy and memorable 2025 Independence Day celebration.
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