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FAME Foundation Kicks Off Anti-Digital Violence Campaign for 16 Days of Activism

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6 months ago

November 26, 2025

Joel Ajayi

FAME Foundation, a leading non-profit organisation championing the rights of women and girls, on Tuesday launched a nationwide campaign aimed at ending digital violence against women and girls as part of the globally recognised 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

With the theme “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the Executive Director of FAME Foundation, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, announced the start of the campaign during a press conference in Abuja.

She noted that the initiative kicked off on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and will run until December 10, 2025, the Human Rights Day.

Atoyebi emphasised that the dates are significant, symbolising the link between the fight against violence targeting women and girls and the global push for human rights protection.

She raised concerns over the rising cases of digital abuse in Nigeria, noting that increasing numbers of women and girls face cyberstalking, online harassment, abusive messaging, impersonation, and non-consensual sharing of private images—incidents that frequently go unreported.

Citing findings from Gatefield’s State of Online Harms 2025 report, Atoyebi disclosed that 68.9 million Nigerians have been exposed to various forms of online abuse, including scams, cyberbullying, child sexual exploitation, and identity theft. Women account for more than half of these cases, highlighting the gendered nature of digital violence.

The report also shows alarming statistics on children’s exposure to online risks, revealing that 97% have encountered some form of sexual exploitation online, while 89% have received unsolicited sexual content.

Atoyebi warned that the growing trend of sharing private images without consent has had devastating consequences for many victims, often resulting in harassment, public shaming, loss of opportunities, and long-term emotional trauma.

“Digital violence is not just online,” she said. “It affects mental health, personal safety, and socio-economic opportunities. Survivors frequently suffer reputational damage, emotional distress, and are often forced to withdraw from digital spaces. Although Nigeria has laws such as the Cybercrimes Act of 2015 and the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act, enforcement remains weak, and many victims are discouraged from reporting due to stigma and distrust.”

16 Days of Activities and Community Engagement

Outlining FAME Foundation’s activities for the 16-day campaign, Atoyebi said the organisation will host a series of targeted initiatives designed to educate, empower, and mobilise the public.

These include:

Webinars on digital safety innovations

Panel discussions featuring men as allies in combating digital abuse

Playlets, podcasts, and video campaigns encouraging girls to speak out

Youth and sports community engagement, including surveys, live sessions with coaches on safe sport practices, field interviews, and social media quizzes

Video pledges and community outreach programmes in partnership with local sports clubs

According to Atoyebi, each activity is crafted to strengthen prevention efforts, encourage reporting, and support survivors.

She called on all stakeholders—government agencies, civil society groups, tech companies, media organisations, communities, and especially men and boys—to take concrete actions toward creating safer digital spaces.

“To every woman and girl experiencing or witnessing digital abuse, we say: You are seen, you are heard, and you are not alone,” she assured. “Digital platforms should empower, not endanger. Together, we can unite to end digital violence against all women and girls.”

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FG Commits To National Development With Major Contract Agreements — Umahi

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17 hours ago

May 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has again signed landmark contract agreements with four (4) construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The contract signing ceremony, held on Thursday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, marks another major step in the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering durable, sustainable road infrastructure that enhances connectivity, stimulates economic growth, and improves the quality of life of Nigerians.

The four contractors and their respective projects are as follows:

1. Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited – Reconstruction of Mando (Kaduna) – Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State,

2. Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited – Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road in Oyo and Ogun States,

3. Messrs Truecrete Solutions Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road in Osun State and

4. Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road in Osun and Oyo States.

Speaking during the event, the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, described the projects as strategic national infrastructure designed to boost economic activities, improve transportation efficiency, and strengthen national integration. He noted that the reconstruction of the Mando (Kaduna) –Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State holds special significance, as it was one of the key infrastructure development commitments made by His Excellency, President Tinubu during the 2022/2023 electioneering campaigns. According to the Minister, the present administration remains resolute in its determination to deliver world-class infrastructure that will stand the test of time. “Our vision is to build roads that will last for generations. Under the Renewed Hope administration, we are determined to deliver infrastructure that can serve Nigerians for up to 100 years through the adoption of rigid pavement (concrete) technology,” Umahi stated.

The Minister commended the selected contractors for their competence, track records, and proven capacity, emphasising the Federal Government’s confidence in indigenous contractors. He particularly praised Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited, Truecrete Solutions Limited, and other indigenous firms for their commendable performances on previous projects across the country.

Umahi charged all contractors to mobilise to their respective project sites immediately and commence work without delay, stressing that the Ministry expects measurable progress within the stipulated timelines.

Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, who formally signed the contract agreements, described the occasion as the successful completion of the procurement process and the official commencement of project implementation.

He commended the leadership of the Ministry for its commitment to ensuring that projects reached the execution stage and reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to effective monitoring, quality assurance, and timely delivery.

Also speaking, the Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Mr. Clement Ogbuagu, presented details of the awarded contracts as follows:

1. Reconstruction of Mando–Birnin Gwari Road, Kaduna State

Contractor: Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited

Contract Sum: ₦178,116,787,162.00

Length: 122 Kilometres

2. Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road, Oyo and Ogun States

Contractor: JRB Construction Company Limited,

Contract Sum: ₦295,996,609,992.77

Length: 114.5 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent)

3. Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road, Osun State

Contractor: Truecrete Solutions Limited

Contract Sum: ₦101,806,585,825.90

Length: 70 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent) and

4. Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road, Osun State

Contractor: Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited

Contract Sum: ₦114,854,477,607.93

Length: 73 Kilometres

All the projects will be executed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to building durable, cost-effective, and sustainable road infrastructure nationwide.

The ceremony represents another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise Nigeria’s road network and accelerate national economic development.

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