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ANA Wants Psychiatric Test, Jail Terms For Sexual Harassment Perpetrators
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Authors ANA Federal Capital Territory Chapter has been concerns over increasing cases of rape, sexual harassment, and other domestic violence issues against women in the country thereby seeking psychiatric tests, jail terms for Sexual Harassment culprit.
The cases molestation, assault, and other domestic violence now dominate society despite the various campaigns against the menace, perpetrators have failed to desist from defiling girls, raping and sexually assaulting women.
It was on this unkind situation that ANA is seeking a severe punishment, which includes psychiatric tests, jail terms for the unrepentant perpetrators.
They made the assumption on Thursday in Abuja; Literactive Session organized featuring poetry, short stories and panel of discussion on the sexual harassment and Nigeria women.
Anchored of the Programme, Mr. Jerry Adesewo said the issues remain touching ill that is breeding evil in the country and must be nailed in the bud.
Speaking also an Authors, Poet, Novelist, playwright, and Lawyer, Ahmed Maiwada ESQ said that anyone found culpable, must be sick and mental disorder and need to be properly checked.
“We want the government to make a law for any offender of sexual harassment, that such a person should be taken for psychiatric tests and if and he is not a mental disorder, such person should be sent to jail.”
One of the panelists, author of a book titled “Naja” Safiya Ismaila Yero said that it’s unfortunate that sexual harassment in our society is still rearing its ugly head high in the country.
She said: “We need a re-education in Nigeria, there is a need for many Nigerian to know what entails in sexual harassment, and lacks education is affecting the many women.
Another, discussant Author of a book titled “Even with Talent” Chinyere Obi-Obasi lamented that many literature books, such as prose or poem that will educate Nigerian more on the issue of sexual harassment in the country.
She, however, charged writers to start churning out literature books, poems, and proses that will be sensitized Nigerians about the stigma be made available to the public to ensure society is free of sexual harassment, rapes amongst others.
One of the audience equally advised that discussions like this should be targeted at children urging ANA to go to schools, to educate the children, guidance, and parents on the issue.
On her address, the Chairman ANA Abuja chapter Halima Usman Assured that the association remains the eye and mirror of the society and would not relent in its effort in its purse to put an end to sexual harassment in Nigeria.
Also, the Vice-chairman ANA Mr. John Nduma, in his welcome address said association will not leave any stone unturned to ensure Nigeria’s society is free of any form of violence against women.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.
More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.
The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.
Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.
The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.
Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.
Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.
Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.
Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.
The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.
Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.
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