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“SHE EXISTS” PROGRAM ADVANCES GENDER EQUITY AND EMPOWERS FEMALE JOURNALISTS IN MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE WITH SUPPORT FROM THE U.S. EMBASSY ABUJA

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“SHE EXISTS” PROGRAM ADVANCES GENDER EQUITY AND EMPOWERS FEMALE JOURNALISTS IN MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE WITH SUPPORT FROM THE U.S. EMBASSY ABUJA

ERNEST OGEZI

The SHE EXISTS program continues to make its mark in Borno State as it empowers female journalists through intensive training. This initiative is part of a larger project covering all six states in the North East of Nigeria, aimed at reshaping the media landscape and promoting gender-sensitive reporting.

Hosted at the American Space within the University of Maiduguri’s Ramat Library, the event was a testament to the commitment to gender equity in media. Distinguished speakers delivered inspiring speeches that underscored the crucial role of women in media and highlighted the importance of equitable representation.

The Senior Information Specialist of the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Dr Aisha A. Gambari set the tone with an address that emphasized the significance of gender-sensitive reporting. Her speech illuminated the media’s role in shaping society’s understanding of gender issues and called for responsible journalism that supports women’s empowerment.

The highlight of the event was the moving speech delivered by Mr. Jamilu Yusuf, the Executive Director of the Organization for Innovation and Sustainable Development (OISD). He reiterated the program’s pivotal role in fostering gender equity within the media landscape and empowering female journalists to break barriers.

The SHE EXISTS program’s core goal is to equip female journalists with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Over the three-day training, participants were immersed in an intensive curriculum, covering various critical topics such as Advanced Reporting Techniques, Gender-Sensitive Reporting, Reporting Women in Violent Conflict Situations, Equity and Equality, and more.

Ernest Ogezi, the Program Manager of OISD, led the training sessions along with a team of media experts. The curriculum was meticulously designed to provide participants with the tools to drive transformative change within the industry, empowering them to report responsibly and fairly.

The success of this training event in Maiduguri follows similar sessions in Adamawa, Taraba, and Gombe, where almost 200 female journalists have benefited from the program. SHE EXISTS is making significant strides toward its goal of positively impacting the North East region, with the intent of reshaping the media landscape to be more inclusive and equitable.

The Maiduguri training took place in November 2023, and it received an enthusiastic response from participants and organizers. The success of the program is a testament to the collective commitment to empowering women in media, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

The SHE EXISTS program is pioneering a path to advance gender equity and promote equal opportunities for women within the media sector. Through intensive training and skill development, the program empowers female journalists to play an active role in reshaping the media landscape, ensuring that representation is equitable and reporting is fair and unbiased. This initiative is setting a new standard for responsible journalism and gender-sensitive reporting.

With similar training sessions held in Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, and now Borno State, SHE EXISTS is advancing its mission to make a meaningful impact in the North East region, fostering a more inclusive and gender-equitable media landscape.

The SHE EXISTS program demonstrates that women in media have the power to challenge the status quo and redefine the industry’s standards. By providing female journalists with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in their careers, SHE EXISTS is contributing to a more equitable and responsible media landscape.

 

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Kano inaugurates 14-member committee to review education policies

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The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 14-member committee tasked with reviewing existing education policies in the state.

Inaugurating the committee on Thursday in Kano, the Commissioner for Education, Dr Ali Makoda, said that the committee was constituted by the Kano State Executive Council to assess the state’s education policies.

“This committee was originally scheduled to be inaugurated by the governor, but due to prior engagements, he has delegated the responsibility to me so that we can begin our work immediately,” Makoda stated.

The Commissioner outlined the committee’s terms of reference, which include reviewing the four existing education policies in the state to assess whether they align with the cultural and religious beliefs of the people.

“Evaluating the feasibility of implementing the policies, and making recommendations to strengthen the state’s education system.”

He noted that the four policies to be reviewed include the Kano State Girls’ Education Policy, Kano State Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Policy, Kano State Non-State School Policy, and Kano State Teacher Development Policy.

Makoda announced that the committee has been given three weeks to submit its report, and urged the members to leverage their expertise to produce recommendations that would enhance the state’s education sector.

In his response, the committee chairman, Malam Abdullahi Dutse, assured the commissioner of the committee’s commitment to work collaboratively to meet the expectations placed on them.

“Considering the diverse expertise of the committee members, I believe the government has selected individuals with the right skills to address the challenges facing education in the state. We will work diligently to provide the necessary report,” he said.

The committee’s members include Malam Abdullahi Dutse (Chairman), Prof Abdallah Uba -Adamu, Habibu Dan Almajiri, Alhaji Danlami Garba, Kano State Commissioner for Women, Children, and Disabled Affairs Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, and Isa Ahmad.

Other members are Prof Tijjani Naniya, Malam Kabiru Hanga, Munzali Mustapha, Prof Auwal Halliru Arzai, and Dr Bashir Aliyu -Umar.

The remaining include the representatives of the Emirate Council and Civil Society Organizations, and Ibrahim Bawa, Director of Archives and Publications, who will serve as Secretary of the committee.

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U.S commends Nigeria over Galactica funds repatriation efforts

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The U.S. Deputy-Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, has extolled Nigeria’s partnership in the successful repatriation of funds linked to forfeited luxury real estate and Galactica Star Superyacht. (more…)

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Tinubu congratulates Nigerian scientists, engineers on making Biden’s honour list

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Tinubu commiserates with Rashidi Ladoja over wife’s death

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated six Nigerians named by President Joe Biden among the 400 recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in the United States.

This recognition, established by former President Bill Clinton in 1996, is the highest honour bestowed by the United States government on outstanding scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers.

This year’s awardees, announced by Biden on Jan. 14, are employed or funded by 14 participating United States government agencies, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Spokesman, said in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

The Nigerian honourees include Azeez Butali, Gilbert Lilly Endowed Professor of Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa; and Ijeoma Opara, Associate Professor of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences), Yale School of Public Health, Yale University.

Others are: Oluwatomi Akindele, Postdoctoral researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; and Eno Ebong, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Biology at Northeastern University;

The rest are: Oluwasanmi Koyejo, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University; and Abidemi Ajiboye, Executive vice Chair of the Case School of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, and Case Western Reserve University.

Tinubu commended the awardees for their achievements in science, technology and engineering.

He noted that recognising the talents of the awardees underscored Nigerians’ vast potential to excel both at home and on the global stage.

Tinubu looked forward to the honourees sharing their multidisciplinary expertise to benefit Nigeria’s development efforts under the Renewed Hope Agenda. (more…)

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