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NGO tasks nollywood to change society stereotypes of rape victims

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6 years ago

October 10, 2019

NGO tasks nollywood to change society stereotypes of rape victims

Mrs Mbanan Mku, Communication Lead, Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has called on the nollywood industry to change the society stereotypes of rape victims.

Mku said during a news conference in Abuja on Thursday on the Homevida 2019 Rape and Sexual Abuse Competition.

According to her, nollywood has the capacity of molding and changing the perception and behaviour of the society which informed the Homevida 2019 competition.

“Homevide has focused on providing incentive to young scriptwriter and filmmaker which has birth the production of over 24 Homevide Short Films that focus on key societal issues such as good governance,cyber bully, digital economy, human trafficking, among others.

“However, this year competition is in support from Luminate as we have put out a call for short scripts skits and spoken word videos that focus on rape and sexual abuse which will end on the November 30,” she said.

She added that the society should stop stigmatising rape victims but the rapist saying that by shaming the perpetrators of rape, it will encourage the victim to come out and speak out.

‘This issue has been recurrent online and offline in the past year. Some example are the recently released BBC Africa documentary Sex For Grades and the tape story of the 13 year-old Ochanya which lead to her death.

“The aim of the competition is to raise awareness on these issues, provide rehabilitative solutions to those who have been victims and also to urge the government to adopt effective policies that will be put in place to punish the perpetrators,” she added.

Mku added that the winning script would be turned into a short film and premiered alongside the winning skit or spoken word video at 2019 Homevide award in December.

She said the winners would also be awarded with a cash prize worth N750,000.

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Riyadh 2025: Nigeria’s Boxing Contingent Departs for Saudi Arabia

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November 4, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Team Nigeria’s boxing contingent has officially departs the shores of the country for Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place from November 7 to 21, 2025.

The team forms a vital part of Nigeria’s contingent at the multi-sport event, which gathers athletes from across over 55 nations globally. Nigeria’s participation reflects the nation’s commitment to expanding its global sporting profile and using sport as a tool for unity, national pride, and youth development.

Chief de Mission, Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, described the Riyadh Games as a “crucial aspect of Nigeria’s strategic sports development plan,” emphasizing that the event serves as both a test of preparation and a pathway toward greater international success, including at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

He reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the necessary support to excel on global platforms.

“This is more than just another international competition; it is a vital stepping-stone for our athletes toward Olympian ambitions,” Hon. Bukola Olopade said ahead of the team’s departure.

“Our team is prepared, focused, and hungry for success. We carry the hopes of the nation with us to Riyadh,” Hon. Olopade added.
Nigeria has maintained a strong presence at the Games since the inaugural edition in 2005. Over the years, the country’s athletes have recorded success across various sporting categories.

The contingent is led by experienced coaches and supported by technical staff dedicated to achieving peak performance levels.

As the competition gets set to begin in Riyadh, all eyes will be on the Nigerian contingent to deliver a performance that reinforces the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading sporting nations.

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