ONLY LAZY NIGERIANS DEPEND ON MARKETS FOR FOOD — SENATOR ONYEKACHI NWAEBONYI. (PHOTO).

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Only lazy Nigerians depend on markets for food — Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi The Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has come under criticism after saying Nigerians who rely on markets for food are “lazy”, as he urged citizens to embrace farming to tackle rising food prices. Nwaebonyi, who represents Ebonyi North Senatorial District, made the statement during an interview on The Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye which was published on August 1 with clips going viral on Friday, while defending the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Responding to concerns over food inflation and the rising cost of living, the senator said the government alone could not be held responsible for the prices of commodities in the market, arguing that citizens also had a role to play. “Do you expect Tinubu to moderate the prices of garri in the market? Do you expect Tinubu to come and give you yam to feed your family?” he asked. Nwaebonyi said Nigerian...
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NIGERIA SEEKS COOPERATION WITH INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ON SUSTAINABLE FUNDING OF AFRICA'S DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 PRESS RELEASE 


NIGERIA SEEKS COOPERATION WITH INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ON SUSTAINABLE FUNDING OF AFRICA'S DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES



In her avowed commitment to ensuring gender equality through economic empowerment, the Federal Government has called on the international community to join hands with Africa through the provision of sustainable funding for the Continent's development strategies.


The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister (Mrs) Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye made the call during the Presentation of her Statement at the Commission on the ongoing Status of Women (CSW68), holding in Newyork, USA


The Minister informed that to ensure the realization of this objective, the Federal Government has created economic structures to facilitate job creation for the youth, especially women


*The Government of Nigeria, headed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in its determination to meet the overwhelming objectives of the Session's theme, which aims at accelerating the full and effective implementation of the various women frameworks and Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2030, has created economic structures and infrastructure to facilitate investment and contribute to job creation for the teeming young population, especially women*, she said


Barrister Kennedy-Ohanenye informed that Nigeria is doubling her efforts towards gender equality and addressing the financial needs of women and girls in order to set a direct path for poverty eradication and inclusive economic growth,  which will in turn contribute to the development of human capital and capability, particularly for the feminine gender


*The Renewed Hope Agenda of the Administration is defined by our commitment to unleashing the country's full economic potentials by focusing on job creation, access to capital for small and large businesses, inclusiveness, the rule of law and infact against hunger, poverty and corruption*, the Minister said


She added that it is in recognition of this fact that the present administration is poised towards changing the narratives with special attention to the vulnerable women through strategic programme of sustainable empowerment,  trainings and skills acquisition alongside traditional awareness creation and campaign programmes


Barrister Kennedy-Ohanenye informed further that to ensure the acceleration of the Ministry's goal, vision and mandate, a women advancement blueprint on changing the Narratives was developed. *The Ministry further procured machines and empowered women through various initiatives to boost their sources of income*, the Minister added.


Barrister Kennedy-Ohanenye added that in realization of the importance of the girl-child education in the growth and development of the country, a national strategy to end child marriage has been put in place through multi-sectoral approaches to halt harmful practices against them while also strengthening its coordination.


The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), one of the main UN organs within the United Nations which promotes gender equality and the empowerment of women. This year’s edition which commenced on Monday, March 11, will be rounded off on Friday 22, 2024


Signed

Mrs Grace Njoku

Head, Press and Public Relations 

March 21, 2024


Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister (Mrs) Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) holding in Newyork, USA. To her right is the Director, Women Development of the Ministry, Mrs. Funke Oladipo

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