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Forum tells leaders in West Africa, Sahel to engage youth to end violent extremism, terrorism
Forum tells leaders in West Africa, Sahel to engage youth to end violent extremism, terrorism
By: Michael Mike, Abuja
Political leaders in West Africa and the Sahel have been asked to engage young people in ending violent extremism and terrorism in the area.
The youth from 17 West African countries and Sahel, rising from a meeting in Abuja at the weekend, also urged the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and member states to set aside quotas for young people representation in the decision making process in the region.
The calls were made at the Annual West African and Sahel Youth Forum with the theme: “Young women and men at the heart of innovation and the construction of peaceful and resilient societies.”
The event was organised by the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) in collaboration with ECOWAS and with the support of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Presenting the declaration of the forum tagged, “Abuja Call to Action for building peaceful and resilient societies in West Africa and the Sahel”, Abdulrahman Zakariyau of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), noted that there is urgent need to translate into action youth policies and programmes in the region.
The forum said it was worried by the persistence of the rise of violent extremism in the region which it said is occasioned by vulnerability, unemployment and idleness of young people.
It called on governments and regional organisations to increase efforts to adequately address youth issues and concerns in relation to the recognition of their rights and strengthening of their roles in the fight against insecurity and violent extremism in the region.
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The forum added: “We urgently request all West Africa and Sahel governments to work for the promotion of social change for the benefit of young people through education, culture, sports and the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse in order to ensure a better future and sustainable development profitable to all without exclusion
“We also request West African and Sahelian governments, regional organisations and partners to support the development of the digital economy and youth entrepreneurship promotion as well as to establish or strengthen mechanisms for access to investment and financing for youth start-ups in order to combat forced migration and brain drain”.
In his remarks, Special Representative of the Secretary General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mahamat Saleh Annadif, reaffirmed the need to take measures to further support young people.
He said: “Innovation by the youth as a strategic tool to strengthen peace and development should be considered as a priority.”
He also reiterated the commitment of the United Nations and UNOWAS to provide, in collaboration with ECOWAS and other partners, the necessary support to help young people fully play their role in strengthening peace, democracy and development in West Africa and the Sahel.
Forum tells leaders in West Africa, Sahel to engage youth to end violent extremism, terrorism
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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