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Group urges NUC to enforce implementation of gender policies in schools
A coalition, “100 Women Lobby Group”, has called on the Nigerian University Commission (NUC) to enforce the development and implementation of gender policies in schools.
The group made the call on the sideline of a workshop on “Engagement with female youth leaders on gender policy” for students and staff of the University of Abuja.
It said that such a step would help to curb all forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
Mrs Felicia Onibon, the National Coordinator of the group, decried the rampant incidences of violence, sexual harassment and intimidation of female students.
She added that developing and implementing a gender policy would curb the menace.
Onibon said that some universities already had gender policies, while some were still working on them.
“Others are not thinking about developing or implementing it in their institutions.
“We are asking the National University Commission to make it a duty that every university should have a gender policy.
“And they should be the watchdogs from the outside, while the university itself, watches what is going on from the inside.
“It is a document that will be very useful for both the public and private institutions,” she said.
Onibon added that participants at the workshop were carefully selected to make their input towards developing a document for the implementation of the gender policy in the school.
“We believe that the outcome of this workshop will influence the documents that will come out.
“There is no point developing a policy document without the students. It is always better to allow the students to make their input and observations,” she added.
She urged the school management to ensure that the policy document came out on time, closely followed by an implementation plan to address incessant cases of VAWG.
Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na-Allah, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, stressed the need for a document for the implementation of gender policy in the institution.
NA-Allah, represented by Prof. Mabel Evwierhoma, the Director, Centre for Gender and Security Studies and Youth Advancement at the university, said the workshop was part of the move to develop a document on gender policy.
He said the policy sought to guide, instruct and envision the various stakeholders within the university campuses on how to respond to cases of GBV and support the survivors.
“We stand to gain more if eventually, we have a proactive document as well as one that mitigates problems when they occur.
“It is also in line with global practice in terms of having a gender equitable balanced structure within the university,” he said.
On her part, Prof. Rafatu Abdulhamid, Centre for Gender and Security Studies and Youth Advancement Coordinator, appreciated the school management for the initiative to address GBV.
Abdulhamid said the engagement would enable the participants to make their inputs that would form parts of the document for the full implementation of gender policy in the school.
(NAN)
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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