News
IWD: Give chance to women for greater society- Princess Akobundu
Joel Ajayi
The more the society allows its women to contribute their quota towards development, the brighter its future says Princess Gloria Akobundu fsi, National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer, African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria.
In a statement signed by the Media Assistant to NC/CEO, AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria Abolade Ogundimu on the occasion of 2022 edition of the International Women’s Day, a United Nations special day dedicated to celebrate women which has the theme: `Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.
According to the C.E.O, male and female gender makes up every living society, hence the need to mutually contribute to its development.
“The nation is being confronted by one challenge or the other and the entire people are duty bound to resolve any challenge for a better living.
” While the world is clamouring for gender equality, Nigeria is clamouring for more participation by both men and women for greater development.”
The Agency Boss commended the women who shattered the glass ceilings and proved their mettle, saying they were the role models for upcoming women and for posterity.
” Globally, women are contributing significantly to make the world a better place as can be seen in the countries, organizations and firms they superintend.
” Nigerian women have the potentials to serve and function effectively in leadership and followership capacity like their men folks, now that the nation desires more rapid development and inclusive governance, it behooves on women to aspire and assume position in governance and economic development for global, national and sub-national growth.
“I commend every woman in the country for their resilience and commitment in surmounting global and domestic challenges at this point in time.”
Akobundu commended President Muhammadu Buhari for recognizing and supporting women who had capacity to function in erstwhile male dominated positions.
Akobundu also lauded women at the grassroots for their continuous commitment to development within their locality.
The AUDA-NEPAD Boss urged women to key in into the flagship programmes of the Agency like the AUDA-NEPAD Initiative to Strengthen Smallholder Farmers Capabilities towards Land restoration amid COVID-19 Pandemic, among others.
News
FG Inaugurates Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit in Youth Ministry
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Speaking at the inauguration, the Permanent Secretary, represented by the Director of Education and Youth Development (EYD), Mr. Kabir Mohammad, described the event as a significant milestone in the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance.
He expressed gratitude to the ICPC for its guidance and support in establishing the unit, acknowledging the dedication and hard work of the Ministry’s staff in making this initiative a reality since its separation from the Ministry of Sports.
“To the newly inaugurated members of the ACTU, I charge you to discharge your duties with integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. Your role is critical in ensuring that our Ministry operates with transparency, accountability, and integrity,” Mr. Mohammad stated.He also urged Heads of Departments and Units to collaborate with the ACTU, particularly on integrity and compliance matters, noting that these areas are crucial to the annual performance evaluation of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in alignment with ICPC principles.
In his goodwill message, Mr. Olusegun Adigun, representing the ICPC Chairman, emphasized the importance of the ACTU in advancing the Ministry’s vision.
“Aligned with the Ministry’s vision of empowering Nigerian youth to succeed in all fields of life through dedication, unity of purpose, and commitment to national development, the ACTU will serve as a strategic instrument to support the Ministry in achieving its objectives through its mandated duties,” Mr. Adigun stated.
He further advised the Ministry’s leadership to create an enabling environment for the ACTU by granting it representation in standing committees, in accordance with the government circular Ref No: OHCSF/SPSO/CSTD/314, dated October 5, 2016.
-
Featured6 years agoLampard Names New Chelsea Manager
-
Featured5 years agoFG To Extends Lockdown In FCT, Lagos Ogun states For 7days
-
Featured6 years agoNYSC Dismisses Report Of DG’s Plan To Islamize Benue Orientation Camp
-
Featured5 years agoChildren Custody: Court Adjourns Mike Ezuruonye, Wife’s Case To April 7
-
Featured3 years agoTransfer Saga: How Mikel Obi Refused to compensate me After I Linked Him Worth $4m Deal In Kuwait SC – Okafor
-
Sports2 years ago
TINUBU LAMBAST DELE MOMODU
-
News3 months agoZulu to Super Eagles B team, President Tinubu is happy with you
-
Featured5 years ago
Board urges FG to establish one-stop rehabilitation centres in 6 geopolitical zones
