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Nigeria, UNICEF collaborate to address poverty issues
Nigeria, UNICEF collaborate to address poverty issues
By: Our Reporter
The government of Nigeria, in collaboration with UNICEF and partners, emphasized the critical need for a strengthened social protection system to address the pressing issues of poverty.
This was one of the one of the key issues discussed at the 3rd edition of the Social Protection Cross-Learning Summit yesterday in Abuja.
Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, faces significant challenges in human capital development and deprivations in health, education, nutrition, water, hygiene, sanitation, and child protection. This situation underscores the urgency for comprehensive and effective social protection strategies.
In response to these challenges, the Government of Nigeria introduced a cash transfer program, providing 25,000 Naira over a three-month period to poor and vulnerable households. This initiative aims to alleviate immediate economic pressures and mitigate the socio-economic impact of recent economic reforms.
“Our goal is to create a comprehensive support network that addresses the multifaceted needs of children and families, ultimately leading to improved outcomes in health, education, and overall well-being. We must work together to bridge gaps and strengthen coordination,” said Mr. Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, emphasizing the importance of integrated social protection systems.
Cristian Munduate, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, stated on behalf of the Social Protection Development Partners Group, “Social protection is crucial in realizing the rights of every child. Child-sensitive social protection is key to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. We commend the government for its significant strides in the development of several programs and a single registry. However, there is a need to ensure stronger linkages between social protection and essential social services with a focus on health, education, and nutrition.”
A statement from UNICEF said that despite advancements, social protection coverage remains low, with only 7 percent of children covered. Coordination mechanisms are weak, leading to fragmentation and inefficiency.
Therefore, the summit aims to generate actionable insights and foster collaboration among key players to enhance coverage, coordination, and financing of social protection interventions.
In specific, the objectives of the summit include:
Raise Awareness: Highlight how social protection can mitigate poverty, enhance economic stability, and promote inclusive growth through social assistance (cash transfers), social security (health insurance), and labor market regulation.
Improve Delivery and Coordination: Propose measures to improve delivery and coordination mechanisms for effective coverage and impact of social protection programs.
Commitment to Financing: Elicit commitments from government bodies, international organizations, and private sector stakeholders on financing social protection initiatives through innovative financing mechanisms.
The Government of Nigeria, UNICEF, and partners reaffirmed their commitment to advancing social protection aligned with essential services for comprehensive support. A communiqué was signed to introduce the Universal Child Benefit and increase public spending on social protection by 2 percent, aiming to reduce multidimensional poverty and promote equitable development.
Nigeria, UNICEF collaborate to address poverty issues
APC Youth Group Urges Tinubu to Reward APC-IGG National President Amb Musa Tsoken
By Jabiru Hassan
“Ambassador Musa Muhammed Tsoken deserves a reward from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his selfless services to the All Progressives Congress under his support group, the APC Initiative for Good Governance.”
This was announced by the APC Youth Association for Good Governance (YAG) under the leadership of Comrade Mustapha Umar Tallo Gwarzo in an interactive session with newsmen in Kano. They added that Ambassador Musa Tsoken has done a commendable job of actualizing the APC’s victory during the 2023 general elections.
The group stated that the APC Initiative for Good Governance worked diligently to ensure that all APC candidates emerged victorious, organizing strong and formidable forces to campaign for the party and its flag bearers across the country.
“Our association has fully recognized the efforts of Ambassador Tsoken and his support group, and we are calling for his reward from the federal government to enable him to use his mandate in promoting the APC towards securing its second-term bid.”
YAG recognized the capacity of leaders such as Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Sen. Dr. George Akume, and all the other leaders who are striving hard in all strata to ensure that the Renewed Hope Agenda comes to fruition.
In conclusion, YAG assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is making good efforts to make living more conducive in both rural and urban settlements.
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Security Forces Score Victory Against Terrorists, killed 4 in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
In a decisive operation, the Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Hybrid Force, successfully raided and killed Boko Haram terrorists in an enclave in Dipchari Village in Sambisa Forest axis of Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that attacked the terrorists enclave at about 09:30 a.m.
on Sunday, June 24, 2024, and engaged them, neutralizing the four of them.
The operation also resulted in the destruction of all life support structures belonging to the terrorists in the area.
Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or injuries among the troops.
Security Forces Score Victory Against Terrorists, killed 4 in Borno
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Nigeria: President Tinubu condemns bomb attack in Gwoza as another bomber detonated along Maiduguri – Monguni road killing two persons
Nigeria: President Tinubu condemns bomb attack in Gwoza as another bomber detonated along Maiduguri – Monguni road killing two persons
By: Our Reporter
President Bola Tinubu strongly condemns the bomb attacks, which resulted in the loss of precious lives and the maiming of other citizens in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, northeast Nigeria.
This is just as another bomber detonated her vest along Maiduguri, Monguni road killing herself and two others.
President Tinubu describes the attacks as desperate acts of terror and a clear manifestation of the pressure mounted against terrorists and the success achieved in degrading their capacity to launch offensives.
The President declares that the purveyors of wanton violence shall have a certain encounter with justice, and that these cowardly attacks are only but an isolated episode as his government will not allow the nation to slither into an era of fear, tears, sorrow, and blood.
The President states that his administration is taking necessary measures to secure citizens, emphasizing that efforts will be redoubled to ensure that those who trouble the nation, dispatching precious lives, and disruption are brought to justice.
Nigeria: President Tinubu condemns bomb attack in Gwoza as another bomber detonated along Maiduguri – Monguni road killing two persons
APC Youth Group Urges Tinubu to Reward APC-IGG National President Amb Musa Tsoken
Nigerian troops nutrialised 10 Boko Haram Terrorists in Sambisa Forest
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