Tag: #SocialJustice
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GBV SPIKE IN ANAMBRA: LACK OF DATA AND SHELTERS FUEL CRISIS — GPSDC
The Gender Perspective and Social Development Centre (GPSDC) highlights the alarming rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Anambra, blaming insufficient data and inadequate shelters for survivors as major factors driving the crisis. Executive Director Mrs. Eucharia Anekwe emphasized this during a training launch in Awka focused on empowering Christian women and cultural leaders against GBV.…
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OGUTA TRADITIONAL LEADERS ABOLISH AGE-OLD OHU SYSTEM, ENDING SOCIAL STIGMA
In a historic win for human dignity and unity, traditional leaders in Oguta, Imo State, have officially abolished the long-standing Ohu caste system, a practice that had caused social stigma and marginalization for generations. The proclamation, made on Sunday, marks a new era of inclusivity and equality in the community. Chief Nduka Oduenyi, the Ogana…
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CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE HIGH PRAISE AS CCD MARKS 65 YEARS OF PROMOTING INCLUSION AND EMPOWERMENT
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), Nigeria’s leading NGO advocating for the rights and integration of persons with disabilities, recently earned widespread commendation during its “Beneficiary Experience Sharing Forum” in Umuahia, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Ford Foundation West Africa Office. Beneficiaries and stakeholders lauded CCD’s impactful projects across the South-East, which have…
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IDS AND ACTIONAID CALL FOR TACKLING INEQUALITY AND CORRUPTION TO END POVERTY IN NIGERIA
The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus and ActionAid agree that reducing poverty in Nigeria is achievable but only if governments confront inequality, corruption, and injustice head-on. Speaking at a Poverty Colloquium in Enugu to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, ActionAid’s Andrew Mamedu stressed that…
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SENATOR NED NWOKO PUSHES FOR NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY TO MODERNIZE NIGERIA’S SOCIAL PROTECTION
Senator Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) is championing the creation of a National Social Security Agency (NSSA) to replace the current Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. His vision is for an agency under the Office of the President that uses data-driven, biometric IDs and unified databases to provide targeted, transparent payments and long-term support to vulnerable groups including…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES MOTiON TO TACKLE POVERTY THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION
Over 139 million Nigerians live in poverty, but a new movement is rising! MOTiON, the Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria, unites citizens and advocacy groups to fight social and institutional poverty through democracy, accountability, and reforms. Launched during the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with a nationwide #PotsAndPans protest, MOTiON calls for…
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EBONYI GOVERNMENT STARTS N10 BILLION GRATUITY PAYOUT TO LG RETIREES
Over 4,000 retired local government workers begin receiving their overdue gratuities, bringing relief and dignity. The Ebonyi State Government has begun releasing N10 billion for the payment of gratuities to over 4,000 retired local government area workers. The move is part of the state’s effort to address a backlog of unpaid benefits, marking a significant…
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GOV. HOPE UZODIMMA CELEBRATES NIGERIA @ 65, CALLS FOR UNITY AND PROGRESS
Imo governor praises Nigeria’s resilience and urges collective nation-building for a stronger future. Governor Hope Uzodimma congratulated Nigerians on the 65th Independence Anniversary, highlighting progress despite challenges. Speaking from Owerri, he stressed the theme “All hands on deck for a greater Nigeria” as a call for unity and renewed commitment to economic growth, political stability,…
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ILO REPORT WARNS PERSISTENT INEQUALITIES SLOW GLOBAL SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRESS
Despite gains in poverty and child labor reduction, disparities hold back true equality. The ILO’s “State of Social Justice 2025” shows extreme poverty and child labor have declined, but 71% of workers’ earnings still depend on birthplace and gender. With 58% workforce in informal jobs and minimal gender pay gap progress, ILO calls for urgent…
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OBOREVWORI RELEASES ₦10BN TO CLEAR DELTA PENSION BACKLOG
Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved an immediate ₦10 billion release to settle outstanding pension arrears for retired civil servants. Since taking office, his administration has paid over ₦36.4 billion in pensions, disbursing ₦1.4 billion monthly, while ensuring arrears from previous administrations are cleared. Oborevwori emphasised retirees’ welfare as a top priority and set up…
