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Peter Obi Pledges ₦120M for Girl-Child Education on International Day of the Girl Child
Today, 11th October, marks the International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of education and empowerment for girls.
In celebration of this occasion, Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, began his efforts early on 6th October with a visit to Holy Rosary Secondary School, an all-girls institution in Nsugbe.
During his visit, Obi pledged ₦120 million towards the educational and health support of the Holy Rosary sisters, whose mission ccentreson promoting girl-child education.
Out of this sum, ₦20 million was allocated specifically to the school.
Peter Obi also announced plans to visit more girls’ schools in the coming weeks to further commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child.
He emphasized the critical need to invest in girls’ education, describing it as essential for societal progress.
Educated girls, he noted, grow into empowered women who can significantly impact their communities and break the cycles of poverty and inequality.
He called for collective support towards initiatives that ensure every girl has access to quality education, paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive future.
The theme for this year’s celebration, ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future,’ highlights the urgency of supporting girls’ leadership and amplifying their voices in shaping the world.
Obi urged everyone to listen to girls, invest in effective solutions, and champion their empowerment.
With his substantial pledge, Peter Obi is taking a concrete step towards building a world where every girl has the opportunity to realize her full potential.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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