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CSR-in-Action to raise $500,000 for female artisanal miners
CSR-in-Action has set a goal of raising $500,000 for Nigerian female artisanal miners following the debut of its renowned documentary, ‘Earth Women.’
Ego Boyo, a veteran actor and co-executive producer of the film, made the announcement following the screening of Earth Women. The big premiere was sponsored by Access Bank.
She also encouraged the public to visit the SITEI Initiative’s website to sign up for the gender mainstreaming proposals and donate to the $500,000 fund raised for an access-to-market platform, which will benefit local female miners.
The debut of ‘Earth Women,’ a project of CSR-in-Action Advocacy, the development-focused arm of the CSR-in-Action Group, principally financed by the Ford Foundation, was dominated by talks about social justice and gender inclusion.
In the words of CSR-in-Action’s chief executive and producer of ‘Earth Women’, “When natural disasters occur, women suffer immensely because their sources of livelihood are threatened, and they often do not have control over what happens to them in such situations.
“Nevertheless, women continue to thrive and find better ways to survive. But we want to use these powerful visuals to change that narrative.”
Funke Baruwa, Country Director, West Africa for Ford Foundation, remarked that “wherever you find benefits in the form of natural resources, you find women and girls unfairly excluded from conversations around these resources.”
According to her, women continue to be marginalised in formal and informal spaces. However, she expressed delight that women “continue to challenge this marginalisation” to ensure “that our voices are heard.”
Baruwa added, “We are supporting organisations like CSR-in-Action because we believe that supporting them will help in identifying gaps and driving programs and strategies that address challenges that women face in the extractive sector.”
The ‘SITEI-Woman’ project is a set of programs aimed at empowering women in Nigeria, particularly those who are affected by the extractive industries.
It is a spinoff of the SITEI, which was founded ten years ago to promote fiscal and social justice for communities with oil, gas, and mining resources.
Dr. Ogbonnaya Orji, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), praised Masade-Olowola and her team for their dedication to finding long-term solutions to the difficulties affecting Nigeria’s extractive industries sector.
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
Just hours before the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in from beneficiaries of his many charitable deeds, with many describing him as a man who never turned his back on the needy.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Aminu Daura, a respected community elder, recalled how Buhari consistently provided foodstuffs during Ramadan for families, friends, widows, and orphans in his hometown.
“He never made noise about it, but many homes had food on their tables during fasting period because of him,” Daura said.
Abdullahi Sani, a physically-challenged man who received a tricycle from the Buhari Foundation in 2021, was overcome with emotion while speaking to NAN.
“I can move around and feed my family today because of Baba Buhari. I pray to Allah to reward him for giving hope to people like me,” he said, in tears.
Hajiya Fatima Yahaya, another resident, remembered Buhari’s acts of kindness during festive seasons.
“Even after he left office, his aides ensured that the usual support still reached us every year. He always remember his people,” she said, referring to his distribution of Sallah rams and food items to indigent families during Eid celebrations.
Other residents of Daura also shared memories of how the late former president quietly paid school fees and medical bills for struggling families, actions rarely publicized.
“Some of us benefited from his silent interventions. He was a true father and a great figure in the society,” said Ali Saidu.
On Monday night, Imams across various mosques in Daura held special Qur’anic recitations, praying for the forgiveness of Buhari’s sins and his eternal peace.
The Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Musa Kofar Barau, described Buhari as a humble leader whose legacy of service and compassion would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
Buhari is scheduled to be buried later on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in line with Islamic rites. The community is bracing to welcome thousands of mourners from across Nigeria and beyond.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
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