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  “WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CAN SCALE UP NATIONAL GROWTH” – BARR UJU   The Honorable Minister of Women Affairs Barr Uju Kennedy has reiterated optimism that a coordinated and sustained empowerment of Nigerian women can go long way to enhance national development.   Speaking during a media brief in her office, Barr Uju said that part of the reasons why poverty is still an issue in the country is due to our inability to unlock the full potentials of the Nigerian women adding that the average woman in our society is very industrious by nature as she copes with domestic chores and other external engagement to earn a living for the family.     According to her, “when more women are empowered, it will not only make them supportive of their husbands, they will be more involved in productive ventures that will enhance the nation’s economic growth” she said.   She also told the media that part of her policy thrust include the introduction of Women Cooperative groups as part of measures to coordinate the women groups into forming Cooperatives and exposing them to skills acquisition programs that will unlock their potentials.   The Minister also said that talks have been initiated with the Honorable Minister of Education to integrate vocational training into School curriculum to enhance the capacity of school children to produce basic necessities such as toothpicks, cotton buds, computer programing, coding and other digital skills that will get them fully engaged and desist from all forms of criminalities.   She also recalled her commitment to the Women Affairs Ministry to sustain the fight against sexual and gender-based violence especially female genital mutilation which has received the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Attorney-General of the Federal with additional support from the State Governors’ Forum being expected to provide all inclusive approach to the national push to eradicate these social vices which depreciates the morale and self-esteem of the Nigerian women in line with the Renewed Hope of Mr. President and solicited the support of the media to fight this scourge which will form part of achievements in her first 100 days in office.   Ohaeri Osondu Joseph, Fnipr, Fcai, KJW Special Adviser, Media Honorable Minister of Women Affairs            “WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CAN SCALE UP NATIONAL GROWTH” – BARR UJU   The Honorable Minister of Women Affairs Barr Uju Kennedy has reiterated optimism that a coordinated and sustained empowerment of Nigerian women can go long way to enhance national development.   Speaking during a media brief in her office, Barr Uju said that part of the reasons why poverty is still an issue in the country is due to our inability to unlock the full potentials of the Nigerian women adding that the average woman in our society is very industrious by nature as she copes with domestic chores and other external engagement to earn a living for the family.     According to her, “when more women are empowered, it will not only make them supportive of their husbands, they will be more involved in productive ventures that will enhance the nation’s economic growth” she said.   She also told the media that part of her policy thrust include the introduction of Women Cooperative groups as part of measures to coordinate the women groups into forming Cooperatives and exposing them to skills acquisition programs that will unlock their potentials.   The Minister also said that talks have been initiated with the Honorable Minister of Education to integrate vocational training into School curriculum to enhance the capacity of school children to produce basic necessities such as toothpicks, cotton buds, computer programing, coding and other digital skills that will get them fully engaged and desist from all forms of criminalities.   She also recalled her commitment to the Women Affairs Ministry to sustain the fight against sexual and gender-based violence especially female genital mutilation which has received the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Attorney-General of the Federal with additional support from the State Governors’ Forum being expected to provide all inclusive approach to the national push to eradicate these social vices which depreciates the morale and self-esteem of the Nigerian women in line with the Renewed Hope of Mr. President and solicited the support of the media to fight this scourge which will form part of achievements in her first 100 days in office.   Ohaeri Osondu Joseph, Fnipr, Fcai, KJW Special Adviser, Media Honorable Minister of Women Affairs          MINISTER OF WOMEN AFFAIRS. BARRISTER UJU KENNEDY    

SEXUAL ABUSE IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF UNICAL This is really a test case for the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs to really show case or exhibit her potentials to the general public. There is no disputing the fact that the issue of sexual abuse by some Lecturers in some Institutions of Higher Learning in Nigeria is a common phenomena. There is the urgent need for all these to be fully addressed through proper and effective sanctioning mechanism inorder to deter others from embarking on such illicit affairs. The matter should be properly investigated and for the necessary disciplinary actions to be taken against the culprit inorder to deter others from embarking on such illicit affairs and also for equity, justice and fairness to prevail so that the innocent ones will not suffer in vain. As a lasting solution, the government should ensure that after investigation the culprit, if it is the Lecturer, should be sacked from office and prosecuted in the court of law. And if the culprit is the student, she should be expelled from the school and if possible prosecuted inorder to serve as a deterrent to others. The Federal Government should also as a matter of urgency endeavour to formulate policies to fully check mate all forms of illegal activities, including admission racketeering and sexual abuse in our institutions of higher learning in Nigeria. As part of the solution is for there to be a collaboration between the Ministry of Women Affairs, Ministry of Education and other relevant Agencies on the need to look for an holistic means of addressing or controlling all forms of illegalities in our institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, inorder for us to have a free, sound and better society. There is no gain saying the fact that our Honourable Ministers of Women Affairs and Education are both up to the tasks and possesses the required ability and capability needed to address this problem based on their antecedents, experience, visionary Leadership qualities and good track records. Please, let us all give them the needed supports and cooperation for them to succeed. E-signed: Comrade Lawrence Enaholo, M.Sc, B.Sc, MCIPSM & National Director of Party Campaign, APC Coalition Support Groups Under Rescue Nigeria Youths Foundation Worldwide (ACSGURNYF)

September 22, 2023
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SEXUAL ABUSE IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF UNICAL This is really a test case for the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs to really show case or exhibit her…

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