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NDC advocates inclusive security measures to protect women, children
The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Oluwuyiwa Olotu, has emphasised the need for inclusive security measures to protect vulnerable groups, particularly women and children during armed conflicts.
Olotu made the call in Abuja on Monday, at the opening of training for gender focal officers in the security sector, organised by the NDC Center for Strategic Research and Studies (CSRS).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that training is organised by the NDC in collaboration with the UN Women in Nigeria.
Represented by the Provost, Center for Strategic Research and Studies, NDC, Prof. Adams Ahmed, he said that gender mainstreaming was crucial in security institutions.
He added that it aligned with the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which advocates women’s participation in peace and security processes.
According to him, women and children are the most affected in armed conflicts. Security institutions must adopt gender-sensitive policies to address their vulnerabilities.
He noted that gender focal officers face challenges such as inadequate training and resources, stressing that the training would equip them with skills to drive gender-responsive reforms.
“As part of its commitment to gender inclusion, the NDC has integrated structured gender training into its regular curriculum, including virtual courses targeting security personnel.
“For the first time, we have a woman as a directing staff at NDC; she excelled, proving that gender mainstreaming is about competence, not tokenism,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Country Representative of UN Women in Nigeria, Beatrice Eyong, has commended Nigeria’s progress in implementing national action plans on women, peace, and security.
Eyong, represented by the Programme Manager, Peter Mancha, said that the Nigerian Military, Police, and Civil Defence had launched gender policies, ensuring that security personnel address gender-based violence using international best practices.
She also lauded the effort of some northern states incorporating and increasing women into major decision-making processes in their state.
“Traditional councils in states like Gombe and Plateau now include women in decision-making on peace and security. Security institutions should do same,” she said.
Eyong urged gender focal officers to utilise the training to understand their roles, as some may have been appointed without clear mandates, affecting the effectiveness of gender integration.
Similarly, Dr Jumoke Jenyo, Head of the Department of Conflict, Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Studies at NDC, emphasised the importance of institutional commitment to gender mainstreaming in the security sector.
Jenyo noted that while gender focal officers were appointed in various security agencies, many lacked a clear understanding of their roles due to inadequate training and resources.
According to her, some gender focal officers don’t even know why they were appointed. This training is to help them understand their roles and responsibilities in driving gender-responsive security reforms.
She also stressed the need for accountability mechanisms to ensure gender policies were effectively implemented within security institutions.
She added that the training aims to strengthen institutional frameworks for gender-responsive security operations in Nigeria.
The National Chairman of All the Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has extolled the ongoing economic reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu, saying that they were already yielding positive results.
Ganduje made this statement during an empowerment programme’ organised by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, where 1,200 vehicles and motorcycles were distributed to party leaders on Sunday in Kano.
He lauded the administration’s commitment to restructuring Nigeria’s economy, saying that the reforms have brought about greater stability.
“Under President Tinubu’s leadership, we have witnessed substantial progress in revitalizing the economy.
“These efforts are already yielding results, including improved infrastructure, job creation, and growth across various sectors.
“The recent reduction in food prices, the drop in petrol costs, and the appreciation of the naira are all direct outcomes of these reforms,” he explained.
According to him, the president holds Kano in high regard, which was why he appointed them to key positions.
They included the National Chairman of the ruling party, Deputy Senate President, two Ministers, Director-General of the National Productivity Centre and the Chairman of the Federal Mortgage Bank, among others.
Ganduje commended Barau for his efforts in establishing the North-West Development Commission and expressed gratitude to the president as well.
The national chairman called on the people of the state to support the administration of Tinubu.
He also said that the distribution of vehicles and motorcycles was aimed at enhancing the socioeconomic well-being of the people, particularly party members.
The gesture, he said, was also expected to promote the party’s noble ideas.
Earlier, Jibrin said that the initiative was aimed at empowering the members of the APC to achieve the party’s set objectives.
He stated that the motorcycles would be distributed to all APC ward and local government Chairmen in the 44 LGAs in the state.
The deputy senate president also said that a special package for youths, women, teachers, students and other stakeholders would soon commence.
He said that it was aimed at ensuring the public benefits from the dividends of democracy.
“We are also planning to empower university graduates who have not secured white-collar jobs.
“Three graduates will be selected from each local government and will receive a loan of five million Naira to start small businesses,” he added
Barau stated that Ganduje’s leadership style had significantly strengthened the party, positing that under his guidance, the party had achieved a remarkable progress.
He also commended the president for his reforms aimed at advancing the country.
Jibrin begged the party members to unite in support of the president’s efforts to move the nation forward.
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a suspect accused of stabbing an uber driver and dispossessing him of his car.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday in Lagos.
Hundeyin said that the incident happened on Saturday at 7:34p.m., at Ile-Zik in the Agege area of the state.
“An uber driver reported at Isokoko Division that the suspect boarded his Toyota Camry at Nitel by Old Abeokuta Motor Road, Agege, to Marriott Hotel, GRA, Ikeja.
“On getting to Ile-Zik along the way, the suspect brought out a sharp knife, stabbed him all over his body and stole his vehicle,” he said.
Hundeyin said that based on the report, A team of policemen later trailed the vehicle to Oshodi where the suspect was intercepted.
“He was immediately apprehended and the vehicle was recovered from him to the station,” he said.
The police spokesman said that the victim had been taken to the hospital for treatment.
Hundeyin said that investigation into the case was ongoing.
The Management of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State has announced a one-week Mid-Semester break starting from Feb. 24.
The closure of the school followed a protest embarked on by the students on Sunday after they alleged that the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) had shot to death one of their colleagues.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the students’ protest continued Monday morning.
Reports indicated that the JTF members on Sunday shot the student, alleging that he was an informant.
The FUDMA Vice Chancellor, Prof. Armaya’u Bichi, announced the decision of the Senate to close the school in a statement issued in Katsina on Monday.
Bichi further advised the students to leave campus before 6.00 p.m. on Feb. 24.
“The Management wishes the students a happy and peaceful mid-semester break,” he said.
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