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Numbers of Women in Politics, One Major Factor Holding Nigeria Back- Outgoing British High Commissioner
Numbers of Women in Politics, One Major Factor Holding Nigeria Back- Outgoing British High Commissioner
By: Michael Mike
The outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing has condemned the chances the last rounds of elections gave to women to participate in politics in Nigeria.
She insisted that the numbers of women in politics in the country was one of the factors the country is held back.
Laing, speaking at a ceremony in Abuja to celebrate the newest Chevening alumni, said: “I have the highs and the lows in Nigeria. There is no place like Nigeria, it is always in my heart. One of my lows is the outcome of this election in terms of women participation, it was not good enough.
“Nigerian women are doing so good in all works of life but not just in politics, men are virtually everywhere in politics and not the women, this is holding the country back and this just has to change. I hope the incoming administration can do something about it.”
She noted that one of her highs in Nigeria is her experience with Nigerian art and culture, noting Nigerians are everywhere in the arts.
She explained that: “The Chevening Scholarship is the UK government’s prestigious International Scholarship scheme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. Established in 1983, this programme runs in over 160 countries, as an important element of Britain’s public diplomacy effort. Young professionals with outstanding academic and leadership talents are given the opportunity to study for a one-year Master’s degree at any UK University of their choice, after which they are required to return to Nigeria to assist in further development of the country.
“Chevening Scholarships are therefore structured to create lasting positive relationships with Nigeria. For the most recent applications, 141 candidates are being interviewed across Nigeria out of 9800 plus applications received between August and November last year following a rigorous selection process in London. Over a 1,100 more applications from the previous year!
“There is no doubt that this group of Nigerians represent some of the brightest minds who will be empowered to lead change for present and future generations. A Chevening award costs £36,000 on average and partners are encouraged to contribute either half or quarter of this sum.”
She noted that: “This year, the British High Commission is keen to work with key Nigerian Individuals that are willing to work with the FCDO with the aim to increase the number of Chevening slots available to Nigeria. Organisations are able to enhance the value and brand of their programmes through association with the UK government’s flagship international scholarship scheme – leveraging the strong reputation and operational vehicle of Chevening with an aim to contribute to work force development through excellent education for national growth.”
Numbers of Women in Politics, One Major Factor Holding Nigeria Back- Outgoing British High Commissioner
Seven pupils injured in Benue school explosion
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed that seven pupils were injured when a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) went off at a primary school in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources confirmed on Friday that the incident occurred on Sept. 16 at about 2:00 p.m. at the Local Government Education Authority Primary School, Ater Ayange.
He said the explosion happened when some pupils, who found an object in the school premises, began to play with it without knowing it was an explosive device.
“While playing, the pin of the device was pulled off, causing an explosion that injured seven children,” he said.
The sources said the children were rushed to St. Anthony Hospital, Zaki-Biam, where they were receiving treatment and responding well.
He added that the incident was not immediately reported to the police until Sept. 18, when the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ukum received information and deployed a patrol team to the school and hospital.
He said the Officer-in-Charge of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit had been deployed to sweep the area for possible detection of other hidden explosive objects and determine the nature of the device.
The police further disclosed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had commenced an investigation into the incident.
Seven pupils injured in Benue school explosion
Hoodlums set ablaze seven houses in Plateau community
By; Zagazola Makama
Suspected hoodlums have set ablaze seven mud houses in Ruwam Jirog Village, Kopmur Mushere West of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau satye.
Sources told Zagazola on Friday that the incident occurred on Sept. 19 at about 12:40 a.m.
The sources said that the hoodlums, suspected to be Fulani militia, invaded the village in the middle of the night and mischievously set fire to the houses.
According to the sources, on receipt of the report, security forces stormed to the scene to restore calm.
The sources added that victims of the incident were admonished not to resort to self-help as discreet investigation had commenced, while concerted efforts were ongoing to track and apprehend the perpetrators.
Hoodlums set ablaze seven houses in Plateau community
Police arrest nine suspects for NNPC pipeline vandalism in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Taraba has arrested nine suspects for alleged vandalism of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) pipelines along Kona Mountains and Minda axis of the state.
Sources said that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 15 at about 1:10 p.m. while engaging in the act.
The sources gave the names of the suspects as: Lagne Apollos, Isa Aminu, Ahmed Aminu, Kamal Abubakar, Solomon Tanko, Simon Mathias,Victor Kanu, Dogara Patrick amd Emmanuel Apollos.
According to the sources, operatives who acted on credible intelligence stormed the scene and caught the suspects in the act.
The sources added that about 30 cut-to-size pipes used in siphoning petroleum products were recovered as exhibits.
The sources said the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigations, while assuring that the command remained resolute in tackling economic sabotage in the state.
Police arrest nine suspects for NNPC pipeline vandalism in Taraba
Seven pupils injured in Benue school explosion
Hoodlums set ablaze seven houses in Plateau community
Police arrest nine suspects for NNPC pipeline vandalism in Taraba
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