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Korea Republic Grants ICRC $1 Million Support To Mitigate GBV In North-East Nigeria

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The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria, His Excellency KIM Pankyu, the KOICA Nigeria Country Director- Son Sungil and Team; and the ICRC Head of Delegation to Nigeria -Yann Bonzon and Team.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria, His Excellency KIM Pankyu, the KOICA Nigeria Country Director- Son Sungil and Team; and the ICRC Head of Delegation to Nigeria -Yann Bonzon and Team.

By Blessing Bature 

The Republic of Korea (ROK) has committed the sum of USD 1 million to the International Committee on Red Cross, ICRC, to support the mitigation against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in North-Eastern Nigeria.

The Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency KIM Pankyu, on Wednesday stated in a meeting with his counterpart of the ICRC that Korea is deeply committed to supporting global efforts to combat gender-based violence. 

He also mentioned that this contribution to the ICRC is a testament to Korea’s dedication to alleviating suffering and making a tangible impact in communities facing adversity. 

The grant by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts and addressing pressing global issues. 

Existing collaborations between the Republic of Korea and the ICRC, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Nigeria, have already committed 4 million USD to the ICRC for the purpose of supporting Primary Healthcare Centres in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States.

This additional funding will enable the ICRC to bolster its initiatives aimed at mitigating the impact of gender-based violence in one of Nigeria’s most vulnerable regions where people are severely affected by conflict and displacement. 

This program includes providing essential support and services to survivors, medical and psychological support, legal assistance, and community outreach activities. Additionally, the initiative aims to enhance local capacities and foster resilience within affected communities.

In the meantime, the ICRC Head of Delegation to Nigeria, Yann Bonzon, emphasized that the ICRC remains committed to addressing the immediate and long-term needs of GBV survivors in North-East Nigeria. 

He expressed gratitude for the support, stating that the grant from the Republic of Korea represents a significant boost to efforts in combating gender-based violence in North-East Nigeria.

Senegal Sets Up Commission To Review Oil, Gas Contracts

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Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko officially set up Monday, August 19, a commission tasked with reviewing the oil and gas contracts the country signed with multinational corporations.

The PM made the announcement on national TV insisting that the team of legal, tax, and energy sector experts will work meticulously to make sure all legal aspects are carefully examined.

Sonko brushed off rumours of nationalisation reiterating his government’s ambition to rebalance the energy contracts in the national interest.

The move comes after Senegal became an oil producer. Australia’s Woodside Energy announced in June that its Sangomar oil and gas field had produced its first oil.

Gas production from the GTA project should also kick off this year.

It remains to be seen what the commission’s recommendations will be and in the event of negotiations if the expected changes can be implemented.

The move was a campaign promise of the Faye administration.

Iran’s hard-line parliament on Wednesday approved all members of reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian’s Cabinet, the first time in over two decades a leader has been able to get all of his officials through the body.

The approval marks an early win for Pezeshkian, a longtime lawmaker who found himself catapulted into the presidency after a helicopter crash in May killed his predecessor.

Getting his officials approved shows Pezeshkian picked a Cabinet of consensus with names palatable to all of the power centers within Iran’s theocracy, as opposed to going for controversial choices as well.

“Let’s join hands for Iran, for the people, for our country,” he said in Parliament.

Among those in Pezeshkian’s new Cabinet is Abbas Araghchi, 61, a career diplomat who will be Iran’s new foreign minister.

Araghchi was a member of the Iranian negotiating team that reached a nuclear deal with world powers in 2015 that capped Tehran’s nuclear program in return for the lifting of sanctions.

In 2018, then-President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the deal and imposed more sanctions on Iran.

Pezeshkian said during his presidential campaign that he would try to revive the nuclear deal.

China Urges EU To Stop ‘Politicising’ Economic Issues As Trade Tensions Flare

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China on Wednesday urged the European Union to stop “politicising” trade issues after the EU released a draft decision to finalize tariffs on electric vehicles made in China.

The EU’s draft decision on final EV tariffs made mostly minor modifications to the provisional rates announced last month.

Autos exported by BYD, the largest EV maker in China, would face a 17% tariff, while those from Shanghai-based SAIC Motor would be hit with the highest rate of 36.3%.

In Beijing, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning once again denounced the tariff plan, saying it was politically motivated.

The tariffs are subject to the approval of the EU member states. A final decision must be made by early November, four months after the July 5 effective date of the provisional tariffs.

At the daily briefing, Mao said China was “seriously concerned” about a reported approval by the Biden administration of a secret nuclear strategic paper with a focus on China.

The classified paper passed in March underscored China’s rapid expansion in its nuclear arsenal which would soon compete with that of the US and Russia in terms of size and diversity, according to an American media report.

Separately, Mao pushed back against Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s criticisms of China’s “military aggression” in the seas surrounding Taiwan at a forum Wednesday.

Mao also commented on a report that Beijing began requiring Hong Kong-based foreign consular officials to seek Chinese authorities’ approval ten days ahead of their business visit to the Greater Bay Area, including Macao and southern Guangdong province.

Without confirming the report directly, Mao said foreign consular officials should obtain China’s “consent in advance” if they planned to visit areas outside their consular district for business purposes according to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.

Hong Kong media said the new rule could complicate the diplomat’s business visit since they would be asked to explain the reason for the trips, the personnel, times and venues involved, and any department that foreign officials plan to visit to get the permit.

WHO Mobilises Response To Resurgent Mpox Outbreak In DRC

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Resurgence of the Mpox virus, also known as monkeypox, is now a concern for many countries, with several cases reported across multiple regions.

The Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, has been the epicenter of this new resurgence. So far, at least 18,000 cases have been reported in the DRC, with at least 500 deaths attributed to the virus. Over 70% of the cases have been reported among children.

Amid the ongoing insurgency in the DRC, the World Health Organisation, WHO, is working to ensure a proper response to curb the spread of the virus.

Speaking to the media, Dr. Samuel Boland, the incident manager for Mpox at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, said they are adapting new strategies to reach even the conflict-hit regions in the DRC as part of their response to the resurgence.

“We can use things like the radio to reach people who might otherwise be difficult to access by foot. We have already begun the process of mobilizing a large network of personnel across the DRC and other Mpox-affected areas, who are already on the ground and ready to support the Mpox response in these very difficult and hard-to-reach areas,” said Dr. Boland.

The DRC hopes to receive vaccine doses to address its Mpox outbreak by next week, according to the Congolese health minister on Monday. The WHO stressed that the vaccines are urgently needed.

“DRC will be receiving the first doses of the vaccine in just the next couple of weeks. The key thing to remember is that it’s not vaccines on the tarmac that we need, it’s vaccines in the hands of the key populations that need them, and of course, those who want them. We’re already working very hard with member states and partners to develop national vaccination plans so that as soon as those vaccines arrive on the ground, we can distribute them to the people who need them as quickly as possible,” Dr. Boland added.

The outbreak in multiple African countries prompted the WHO last week to declare Mpox a global health emergency.

The WHO emphasizes that prevention mechanisms might be the most effective way to curb the spread of the virus.

“The best way to ensure prevention is to build knowledge and understanding. People need to recognize the signs and symptoms and know how to prevent transmission from one person to another. It doesn’t necessarily require vaccination to stop transmission; it simply requires people to uphold public health and social measures, such as avoiding physical contact with others if they are sick,” Dr. Boland said.

The latest update from WHO reassures that this is not another COVID-19.

A’Ibom: Police Nab Robbery Gang, Recover 2 Motorcycles

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From INIOBONG SUNDAY, UYO 

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command busted a robbery gang that specialised in ambushing and robbing passengers and traders on the outskirts of the state.

Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Timfon John, while parading the suspects at with command headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia, near Uyo, said the incident occurred around Ekom Iman roundabout.

She said the police team acted swiftly, following a tip-off from one of the victims, leading to the arrest of one of suspects, identified as Ukpono Ekopntak, and the recovery of two motorcycles used in the operation, while others fled with the police on their trail.

She said: “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command in its expanded efforts towards combating crime and criminal elements arrested an armed robbery suspect. 

“Police operatives, while on routine stop and search patrol at Ekom Iman roundabout, was approached by a businessman who was robbed of his valuables while on a business trip from Aba, Abia State. 

“Immediately, operatives of the command gave the suspects a hot chase and Ukpono Ekopntak was arrested while others are still at large. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing members of the syndicate. Two motor bikes were recovered from the scene of the crime.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara has reassured Akwa Ibomites of the command’s unwavering commitment to rid the state of criminal minded elements.

“He also sounded a note of warning to all those belonging to clandestine groups to turn a new leaf and exit those groups as the command will not give them room to thrive”.

Kwara Govt Condemns Gender Based Violence

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From Abdul Salaudeen, Ilorin 

Kwara State government has condemned gender based violence.

Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, declared this at a meeting with members of Stand to End Rape Initiative in Ilorin, the state capital.

She reiterated government’s stance against acts of violence, targeted in particular at girls and women in the society.

Dr Imam emphasized that government is doing its best to sensitise the public on the consequences of violence against girls and women, warning that it is a criminal offense.

The commissioner called on residents to join government in spreading awareness, as well as stand against gender based violence.

She expressed gratitude to members of Stand to End Rape Initiative for their efforts during the sensitisation and awareness exercise, encouraging them to continue initiating impactful programmes that will benefit the people of Kwara State.

Speaking at the event, the Programme Officer, Stand to End Rape Initiative, Mr Hussein Mohammed, thanked the state government and various agencies for their unwavering support in ensuring the success of the sensitisation programme on violence against girls and women.

Mr Mohammed disclosed that the organisation had successfully achieved its goal of raising awareness and supporting the fight against violence, targeted against girls and women in the society.

Rivers: Legislators Pledge Commitment To Flood Disaster Mgt

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Members of Rivers State House of Assembly have pledged to strengthen environmental laws and equip institutions to effectively manage flood disasters.

The Deputy Speaker, Mr Timothy Orubienimigha, stated this during a public hearing at the committee stage of the Rivers State Emergency Management Agency Bill 2024.

Stressing the importance of the bill, Orubienimigha said it would create a comprehensive framework that would help address emergencies and minimise impacts when eventually passed.

President, Society of Professional Disaster Risk Management of Nigeria, Dr Nwiyor Jerry, a participant at the session, commended members for prioritising the bill which also seeks to address the challenges of flooding.

He advised the lawmakers to ensure that the provisions of the bill are in harmony with that of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, so as to avoid incompatibility and duplication of duties.

The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association in Rivers State, Diamond Tamunokuro, in his contributions, commended the lawmakers for initiating the bill at the peak of the rainy season.

He urged them to accelerate passage of the bill to enhance effective management of the flood as already predicted by NiMet. 

NAN reports that the Rivers State Emergency Management Agency Bill 2024 is a private bill which seeks to provide for the establishment of the Rivers State Emergency Management Agency.

Representatives of civil society groups, professional bodies and labour unions also participated in the session.

Benue Govt Distributes 80,000 Instructional Materials to Schools

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From Henry Ibya, Makurdi

Benue State Ministry of Education and Knowledge Management has distributed 80,000 assorted instructional materials to public and private schools.

The materials, which include textbooks and curriculum guides, are aimed at supporting libraries and resource centers of the benefitting schools.

At a ceremony in Makurdi, Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Frederick Kyaan, explained that the donations are in line with the ministry’s core objective of providing total education to the Benue child.

He noted that the gesture was also in line with Governor Hyacinth Alia’s vision for the education sector, as well as the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council’s disposition on the teaching of religion, history, science and technology-based subjects.

“The breakdown of the materials showed that 20,000 textbooks were given to senior secondary schools, 20,000 to basic education and 40,000 curriculum guides in assorted educational standards.

“We urge the schools to make judicious use of the materials and stress the need for good record keeping, as the ministry would intensify monitoring to ensure compliance”.

The Director of Education Support Services in the ministry, Titus Anho, commended the Alia administration for extending the book distribution gesture to private schools, which was previously restricted to government-owned schools.

 He pointed out that the policy would promote quality education to the Benue child at an affordable cost and described it as a laudable initiative by the state government, especially with the inclusion of private schools in the gesture, believing that this would go a long way in promoting quality education in the state.

Representative of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Benue State chapter, Ramson Guma commended Governor Alia for ensuring stable and quality education in the state with a promise that the books would be put to judicious use.

 Guma particularly expressed appreciation to the state government for including private schools and promised to make good use of the materials, and ensure that the books are used to improve the learning outcomes of students. 

Rotary Clubs Perform Groundbreaking For Peace Centre In Kaduna

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FROM RAHILA ABDULLAHI, KADUNA 

Rotary Clubs in Kaduna yesterday performed the ground breaking ceremony for Peace Centre at the Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Barnawa.

The Rotary Clubs, while laying the blocks for the building, said the project is in partnership with the Neuro Psychiatric Hospital which will be biding by a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU. 

According to the Rotary Clubs comprising Club of Barnawa, Kaduna Gold, Kaduna Queens, Kawo, Kaduna, Kakuri, Gonin – Gora, Kaduna-Metropolitan and Samaru – Zaria, the Centre will offer people the opportunity to improve their mental health whenever they are stressed.

Speaking during the  ground breaking ceremony, the Medical Director, Dr Aishatu Armiya’u disclosed that Rotary Clubs have been veritable partners. 

The medical director, who was represented by the Head of Clinical Services, Dr Nafisah Hayyatudeen assured the Rotary Clubs in Kaduna of the Neuro Psychiatric Hospital’s readiness for more collaboration.

While thanking Rotary for identifying with the hospital, the medical director was optimistic of proper utilisation of the project when completed.

In their separate remarks, the Zonal Coordinator and Assistant Zonal Coordinator of the Rotary Clubs, Rotarians Florence Gbande and Victor Majekodunmi disclosed that the relationship with Neuro Psychiatric Hospital has been cordial. 

Meanwhile, the duo explained that the Centre will foster a sense of calm and stability, allowing individuals to experience lower levels of stress and better mental health.

Kumuyi Urges Love Between Christians, Muslim Faithful

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General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, William Kumuyi, has called on the Christians and Muslim faithful in the country to love and live in harmony with one another.

Kumuyi, made the call on Monday night in Port Harcourt during a Global Conference organised by the Change Makers International, CMI.

Kumuyi, who is the Founder and Convener of CMI, said that the conference, with the theme, “Driving positive change and social impact, was to bring the consciousness of the people to becoming change agents in Nigeria.

Speaking on “The call and the commission of a change maker”, he outlined the response and responsibility of a change maker with reference to Luke 10:39.

He also listed the role and roles of a change maker, the rule and reign of the Almighty change maker.

Kumuyi said: “We should respond to our responsibility to love our neighbours as was commanded by God.

“Lift up your neighbours, assist and care for them”.

He asked: “How do we say that we love God when we don’t care for our neighbours?

“Who are our neighbours? Christians and Muslims are our neighbours.

“We are created by God, we have the same father, we have the same flesh and blood that runs through us.

“Christians and muslims should give one another a sense of belonging.

“Our neighbours are not only those who are in the same religious faith with us.

“We should help each other”, Kumuyi said, adding that people should help to pay their neighbour’s child’s school fees, if they have.

“We should have compassion for our neighbours as change makers.

“The need of our neighbours that are in pain, crisis, or sick should be important to us than where we are going.

“Think through life, if you are in a painful situation like your neighbour, what would you like your neighbour to do for you.

“Do to others what you want them to do for you”.

“Call your neighbours together, and while you are talking with them, give them food, if you have, before you start preaching to them the gospel because Jesus christ is a well rounded person who understood who his neighbour was”, he said,

Kumuyi advised Nigerians to understand their neighbours and do to them as Jesus Christy did to the multitude who came to him (Job 29 to 17).

“If you are not a hearer and doer of the word of God then you are not righteous (Matthew 25 to 43).

“Don’t look at religion or tribe, look at everyone as Jesus Christ did and do good to them (Rev 7 :9 – 17).

“We need to help and save people who are in trouble.

“We should not rule over people but we have to be servants for our people and allow God to be the ruler (Psalm 146:10).

“We need to be inventors, our lives should be attractive to others.

“Teach everyone how to become better, be a man, a woman available to lift people and make a change.

“Be you doers of the word and not hearers only deceiving your own self”. NAN

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