TY Buratai Literary Initiative Recognizes Excellence in Young Adult Literature

By Lawrence Bilal Audu

The Tukur Buratai Research Centre (TBRC) has announced plans to host the TY Buratai Literary Initiative Award Ceremony, celebrating exceptional writers in the Young Adult Literature category.

Scheduled for November 1, 2024, at the Tukur Buratai Research Centre, Gora, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Nasarawa State, the event promises to be an unforgettable evening of literary excellence.

According to organizers, the ceremony aims to recognize and reward talented writers who have made significant contributions to young adult literature. The initiative seeks to promote literary talent, inspire future generations, and foster a culture of reading and writing.

The event will feature keynote addresses by renowned literary figures, award presentations, readings, and performances by young writers. Attendees will also have opportunities to network with publishing industry professionals.

The TY Buratai Literary Initiative Award Ceremony is expected to draw literary enthusiasts, writers, and industry experts from across Nigeria.

This epoque-making event highlights the importance of nurturing literary talent and promoting young adult literature in Nigeria.

TY Buratai Literary Initiative Recognizes Excellence in Young Adult Literature

Foundation holds outreach for 40 women in Abuja

By: Michael Mike

The Aisha Agwai Foundation AAF will hold a Maternal Health Outreach at the Gwarinpa General Hospital in Abuja, the convener of the medical outreach, Ms Aisha Agwai, who is also the organisation’s founder, said in a press statement Thursday in Abuja.

“This is the first outreach of the Aisha Agwai Foundation, and we are committed to supporting the country’s healthcare delivery system. As such, we are holding this Outreach. Our main motivation remains that there is a gap in the healthcare system, especially concerning women from low-income households. Primarily because they are unable to afford their medical bills and access other maternal support,” Agwai said.

The medical outreach will support 40 women with pregnancy care kits known as Mama kits and newborn essentials.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), despite efforts targeted at addressing maternal deaths across national and sub-national levels, the maternal mortality ratio has remained high in Nigeria in the last two decades, with the country currently accounting for about 20% of global maternal deaths.

“It is for these reasons that we are committed to ensuring that we have these outreaches regularly”, Agwai added.

Foundation holds outreach for 40 women in Abuja

First Lady Remi Tinubu distributes food items to vulnerable groups in Ekiti

By Our Reporter

The Food Distribution program of the Renewed Hope Initiative under its Social Investment program is a monthly intervention strategy targeting the vulnerable groups in society. 

The program, supported by a well-meaning industrialist, has provided assorted food items in a number of states across the nation. 

Making the distribution at the Government House, Ado Ekiti, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu informed the public that the RHI, in line with the objectives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, is working towards meeting the needs of the people. 

Represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, told the gathering the program was launched in FCT Abuja and has covered some states already, impacting on the lives of people with disabilities, women, and the youth. 

Hajiya Nana Shettima implores the beneficiaries not to divert the items to the market but to use them in their household. 
The wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, while appreciating Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s support to the state in the areas of agriculture where farmers received farming implements, women empowerment, and scholarships for the youths, said the food intervention is timely. It will go a long way in helping the beneficiaries, considering their vulnerable nature. 

There was a symbolic presentation and a traditional dance as the high point of the event.

First Lady Remi Tinubu distributes food items to vulnerable groups in Ekiti