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NGO empowers 100 vulnerable women with grinding machines in FCT, Nasarawa
NGO empowers 100 vulnerable women with grinding machines in FCT, Nasarawa
Citizens Health Education and Development Initiative (CHEDI), an NGO, on Thursday, empowered 100 vulnerable women and girls with grinding machines, as part of its strategy to end poverty in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nasarawa.
The Executive Director of the NGO, Mrs Selina Enyiola, while presenting the machines to the beneficiaries at the Government Secondary School, Wuse, Zone III, Abuja, said the empowerment would reduce the negative impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable women.
“I welcome you all to this important event for the economic empowerment of 100 special women and girls from the FCT and Nasarawa State.
“I call them special because it is not easy to fish out these 100 people from among millions of women and girls that required assistance in Nigeria today.
“About this time last year, we also empowered 60 vulnerable women from the six FCT Area Councils from funds provided by some World Bank staff.
“We all know that with the economic situation we face in the country now, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic and worsened by insecurity, banditry, kidnapping, rape and other vices, everyone is now in need and qualifies for some form of empowerment,” she said.
Enyiola said that based on the community needs assessment conducted by the NGO in some of the communities in the area councils, most of the women interviewed requested to be empowered with grinding machines which they could operate at home or close to their homes.
“They said many of them were scared of venturing to their farms for fear of being kidnapped, raped or at times, killed.
“Some of them, who are the breadwinners of their families, could no longer afford to feed their children, send them to school or pay hospital bills, hence they needed an alternative means of livelihood.
“Similarly, in the course of monitoring our previous projects in the communities, more women requested to be empowered with petrol-operated grinding machines mainly for the same reasons.
“Consequently, we put their requests to our sponsors and pleaded if they could have their kindness extended to Nasarawa State, which they graciously approved and today we are empowering 49 vulnerable women from Nasarawa State and 51 from the FCT,” she said.
The executive director expressed gratitude to the NGO, the World Bank staff, for accepting the idea of empowering vulnerable women with petrol-operated grinding machines.
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“To the women beneficiaries, we have spoken to you about collective savings (Esusu), which will help you to make some savings to ensure that you maintain the grinding machines and have some leftovers for other needs,” she said.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Ms Comfort Egemonu, thanked the organisation for empowering them with a means of livelihood.
“We are extremely happy with the gesture extended to us by the Citizens Health Education and Development Initiative (CHEDI). It will go a long way to provide us with sustainable means of livelihood,“ she said. (NAN)
Bandits kill seven Zamfara Community Protection Guards, cart away firearms
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed five members of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) and two civilians in a deadly attack in Jangebe town, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on Friday afternoon when five CPG personnel, including their Unit Commander, went to assist in cultivating a farm on the outskirts of the village.
The victims were ambushed by the assailants while working on the farm and all five CPG members were shot dead. Two other civilians – a male and a female – working on a nearby farm were also killed during the assault.
Security sources said two pump-action rifles belonging to the CPG were stolen by the attackers.
Security forces have launched a manhunt for the fleeing bandits and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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Troops foil suspected bandit attack, intercept surveillance drone in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have foiled a suspected banditry attack on military camps located around Sabuwa and Faskari Local Government Areas, and intercepted an unidentified surveillance drone suspected to have been deployed by the criminals.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:25 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, when armed men on motorcycles were sighted moving suspiciously around Maiganguma village axis in the two LGAs.
According to security sources, a drone was simultaneously observed hovering over the general area of Dandume and Machika villages, particularly around the perimeters of the Operation Sharan Daji Camp and Machika Military Super Camp.
Troops stationed in the vicinity reportedly made inquiries across security formations to confirm whether the drone belonged to any friendly forces. All units, however, denied ownership or deployment of any drone in the area.
After a few minutes, the drone was seen maneuvering behind the Wori Rock and later re-emerged in the air, prompting patrol teams to open fire. The suspected operator reportedly flew the drone back towards Wori Rock, after which it vanished.
Troops gave chase to the motorcycle-riding suspects who fled into the bush, evading capture. No casualty was reported during the incident.
Security authorities said investigations were ongoing to identify the drone operators and uncover any surveillance or targeting plans linked to the suspected bandits.
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Bandits rustle cattle, injure two in Katsina; ambush police, damage patrol APC
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits in the early hours of Friday stormed Unguwar Gada Village in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State, rustling an undisclosed number of cattle and injuring two villagers in the process.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the attackers, who struck at about 12:45 a.m., fled with the stolen livestock through Rereji Village in neighbouring Malumfashi LGA.
During the raid, the assailants shot two residents identified as Sani Yau, and Umar Shamsu, both of whom sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital in Malumfashi for medical attention.
Police personnel and other joint forces respond to the incident. However, the bandits laid an ambush for the security operatives and opened fire on them.
In the course of the attack, the front tyres of the police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) were destroyed, and its engine also sustained significant damage, rendering the vehicle immobile.
Security forces have intensified patrols in the area and launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.
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