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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.
Former Director of the Budgetary Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), Dr Titus Okunrounmu, advises the federal government to ensure the geopolitical zones specialise in a particular food item.
He gave this statement during an interview with NAN on Friday in Ota. He states that this approach will help the country manage inflation and reduce it.
“If the governments in the six geopolitical zones specialise in the production of one food item, automatically, inflation rate would be reduced to the minimised level.” In addition, Nigerians need to embark on farming to stem the prices of goods and services, which is reflected in the inflation figure.”
The Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Attorneys General of several states seeking to abolish the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act.
The suit, initially brought by Attorneys General from 16 states, aimed to challenge the legal establishment of the anti-graft agency. Over time, some states, including Anambra, Ebonyi, and Adamawa, withdrew from the case, while others, such as Imo, Bauchi, and Osun, joined as co-plaintiffs during the October 22 hearing.
The apex court subsequently struck out the suits of the withdrawing states and dismissed the broader case, upholding the EFCC Act.
The Deputy Comptroller of Corrections at the Suleja Custodial Facility in Niger State, Ibrahim Yau, has expressed concern over the difficulties in providing decent meals for inmates due to Nigeria’s harsh economic situation.
Speaking during a visit by Legal Aid Council officials, Yau highlighted the inadequacy of the daily feeding allowance and the overcrowding in the facility, which now houses 405 inmates despite a capacity of 250.
He commended NGOs for their support, acknowledging the government’s inability to fully address the welfare needs of the inmates. The visit aimed to improve prison conditions and provide free legal services to inmates.
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