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Nasarawa Gov. commends women title holders for humanitarian commitment
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Alhaji Abdullahi Sule, has commended the Association of Women Traditional Title Holders in Nigeria (AWTTHN) for its readiness to collaborate and carry out humanitarian activities.
He lauded the association’s commitment to improving the country through various initiatives.
Sule expressed his appreciation during his remarks at the inauguration of the newly elected executives of AWTTHN and the inauguration of their endowment fund-raising on Saturday in Abuja.
He was represented by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs Margaret Elayo.
The new executives of AWTTHN include Hajia Zainab Jibril (Sarauniyar Loko) as President, Mrs Costy Princess (Bass Henshaw Eyo) as Vice President, and Princess Nikky Onyeri (Neledi of Royal Kingdom of Lesotho Egoigwe II of Ajalli) as General Secretary.
Other key members include Mrs Obonganwan Eshiet (Apostle of Peace) as Organising Secretary, Hajia Maimuna Ahmed as Legal Adviser, Dr Amina Danmummuni (Sarauniyar FESTAC) as Treasurer, and Hajia Hafsat Bima (Waziriyar Yalmatu) as Financial Secretary.
Hajia Jawahir Taura (Garkuwar Taura) serves as Public Relations Officer, while Hajia Alawiyya Abba (Zinatriyar Son) is Assistant Secretary, and Mrs Amina Abba (Giwa Yeriman Daura) is the Marshal.
Sule, in his address, lauded the crucial role women traditional title holders had played throughout Nigeria’s history, especially in trade and other activities.
He noted that their role had expanded, positioning them as critical partners in contemporary issues such as combating gender-based violence, advocating for child education, environmental sustainability, mental health, and overall community well-being.
Sule added that Nasarawa State valued the strength of tradition, emphasizing that governance could not succeed without the involvement of the community.
He expressed excitement about collaborating with the AWTTHN to promote environmental stewardship at the grassroots level, aiming to strengthen the resilience of the state’s people against climate change and environmental degradation.
He also reiterated the state government’s commitment to engaging traditional women leaders in campaigns focused on environment, health, education, and community development.
In her speech, Hajia Zainab Jibril, the newly inaugurated president of AWTTHN, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to lead the association and shared her plans for various projects, particularly those focusing on children, education, and healthcare.
Princess Nikky Onyeri, the General Secretary, emphasised that the association’s work was deeply rooted in community engagement.
She outlined plans to tackle key issues such as health, children’s welfare, security, and gender-based violence.
Onyeri also spoke about the association’s goal of establishing skill acquisition centres for women and girls and supporting women interested in political leadership roles.
She committed to addressing critical women’s health issues, such as maternal care and breast and cervical cancer, as well as advocating for peace and security.
The reports have it that the event also featured the oath of office and the presentation of awards to several dignitaries.
It was attended by personalities from the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, the Office of the Accountant General of Nasarawa State, the National Assembly, traditional institutions, and other notable guests.
NAN
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NTAC Deploys 35 Medical Professionals To Tanzania
Joel Ajayi
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), says it is deploying 35 medical professionals to Zanzibar, Tanzania, to bridge both the educational and professional gaps in that country.
Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director General (DG) of NTAC speaking at the deployment of the professionals comprising nurses and doctors said on Tuesday in Abuja, that the exercise was in line with the mandate of the agency to send volunteers to African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries in need of professionals.
Yakub said, “today is a historic day for the corps and to honour the directive of President Bola Tinubu, using the soft power diplomacy; the corps is sending 35 TAC volunteers to Zanzibar.”
Yakub, a former House of Representative Member, lauded the president for the support he has shown in enhancing the Nigeria foreign policy of Nigeria to bridge the gaps in countries that are in need of professionals.
Also, as an agency that was saddled with the responsibility of promoting soft power diplomacy of the country, the DG said, “we always run with the mandate of Mr President to achieve his four D-4 foreign policy initiative.
“NTAC before its establishment in 1987 our leaders back then usually give cash support to our sister nations within the ACP countries, but in 1987 the leaders decided to send our technical experts to these country to help in enhancing diplomatic relations and cultural exchange.
“So from 1987 to this day , I am proud to say that NTAC has achieve a lot , and we have deployed to over 40,000 countries and we have deployed over 10,000 experts to the ACP countries.
“This is a great achievement for our country, because on Saturday when I was in The Gambia to attend a convocation ceremony, the President, Adama Borrow, was so proud and appreciative of the impact of Nigeria in his country.
“The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the only University in that country was a volunteer of the NTAC in 1999, and also the second VC was also a volunteer, this is amongst other intervention done by NTAC in that country,’’ he said.
He added that in the spirit of the South-South cooperation, it was imperative for fellow African brothers and under-developed countries to come together in bridging the gaps with whatever expertise they have to offer to their African brothers.
Speaking also, Dr Paul Cornelius, who is the team lead for the 35 volunteers, lauded the Federal Government for the initiative to bridge the gaps in the ACP countries.
He pledged to do the country proud while assuring also that the group would supersede the achievements of their predecessors in bringing glory to Nigeria.
Similarly, Mohammed Ibrahim, a pediatric Nurse, expressed gratitude to God for being among the successful volunteers from the 10,000 entries.
He pray that God will grant them the ability to do the needful as requested, and also to be good ambassadors of Nigeria while in their host community.
Mary-Jane Okieze, a registered Nurse, said it was an opportunity for all of the volunteers to go out there and show their skills and to also promote Nigeria in the host community.
She lauded the government through NTAC for the wonderful initiative and promise not to be found wanting in her task, adding that, her job required caring for sick patients and she would be honoured to care for the sick in Zanzibar.
The reports have that the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) professionals going to Zanzibar on primary assignment, will be lecturing and filling the professional gaps in their places of assignment.
NAN
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