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NGO Calls on Media to Hold Government Accountable for Exclusion of PWD in Decision Making
NGO Calls on Media to Hold Government Accountable for Exclusion of PWD in Decision Making
By: Michael Mike
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Gender Strategy Advancement International on Monday called on the media to hold the government accountable for the exclusion in decision-making process, women and people with disabilities.
The Executive Director GSAI, Adaora Sydney-Jack gave made the call at inclusive investigation training on accountability in governance for reporters and editors in Abuja.
The training was organised under the auspices of Gender Accountability and Inclusivity in Nigeria Project, implemented by GSAI and funded by Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA).
Sydney said journalists must be deliberate about inclusive reportage to shift the narrative and cultivate a culture that values and celebrates inclusion and accountability.
She said: “The media is the partner for democracy and for democracy to thrive; we must have an inclusive society. It is not just the inclusion of women but also the inclusion of PWDs. Right now, I can tell you that there is limited space for women and PWDs from appointments, and palliative distributions among others.
“Journalists must be deliberate about inclusive reportage and must hold the government accountable for lack of inclusion of these classifications of people. It is our duty to begin to ask the questions that matter.
“The burden bearers of insecurity are women. In terms of meditation, reconciliation, and intelligence gatherings, women should be part of that dialogue.”
The Programme Officer, Gender at Inclusive Friends Association, Susan Ihuoma on her part, said women with disabilities face unique challenges due to the double discrimination they often experience based on both gender and disability, noting that “disability inclusion and legal protection is essential to address the challenges.”
The Chairman, Abuja Congress of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Osaretin Osadebamwen also tasked the media to call the government’s attention to issues/policies concerning women and the PWDs that need to be dismantled or improved on.
NGO Calls on Media to Hold Government Accountable for Exclusion of PWD in Decision Making
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have foiled an attempted kidnapping at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi, Bauchi State, in the early hours of Saturday, sources said.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 4:42 a.m. on March 15 when unidentified persons attempted to gain entry into the school premises through the fence near the staff quarters.
Security personnel on guard duty, supported by a patrol team, responded swiftly to the situation. On sighting the approaching officers, the suspected kidnappers abandoned their mission and fled the area.
The development caused brief panic within the school as students raised alarm and ran within the premises. However, no student was harmed or molested during the incident.
Police said the situation has been brought under control, while the school premises remain under close surveillance. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
By: Zagazola Makama
A 35-year-old man, Haruna Abdul, was rescued unhurt after being abducted from his residence in Fali Village, Gashinge, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, security sources confirmed on Monday.
The incident, which occurred on March 14, involved unknown assailants armed with bows, arrows, and matches, who reportedly invaded Abdul’s home and forcibly abducted him.
During the attempted transport of the victim to an undisclosed location, police and vigilante groups promptly pursued the kidnappers to Gubana in Fune LGA, Yobe State.
The kidnappers reportedly abandoned Abdul along with a seized motorcycle, described as kasere red in color without registration number, before fleeing into the bush.
The victim has since been reunited with his family, while authorities continue efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects for prosecution.
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel
By: Zagazola Makama
A 38-year-old man sustained gunshot injuries in Tsafe Township, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after a misunderstanding involving a military personnel attached to Operation FANSAN YANMA.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on March 14 in the Sahara area when the military personnel, who was in possession of a serviceable rifle, attempted to apprehend one of several youths from Sabon Fegi area.
According to sources , the youths resisted and overpowered the soldier, who reportedly fired his rifle to escape. A stray bullet hit a passerby, identified as Abdulrazak Abdullahi Kayode, in the stomach.
The injured man was initially taken to General Hospital Tsafe before being referred to Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, for further treatment.
Sources said the situation has been brought under control, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Residents have been urged to remain calm while authorities look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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