AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...
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PRESIDENT TINUBU REMAINS COMMITTED TO GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION, SAYS VP SHETTIMA . (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE 


President Tinubu Remains Committed to Girl-Child Education, Says VP Shettima 


…As teenage Joy Ogah takes over VP seat as one-day vice president, makes strong case for girl-child 


Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured stakeholders and development partners of the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promoting girl-child education across Nigeria.


He said among other government interventions in girl-child education, the school feeding programme remains essential. 


Speaking during a meeting with a PLAN International delegation led by its Director of Programme, Quality, and Innovation, Helen Mfonobong Idiong on Monday, Senator Shettima invited a teenager, Joy Ogah, to take over the seat of the Vice President for a day and address the nation.


He noted that studies have shown that well-nourished children are well-formed.


“We will continue the engagement with PLAN International and see where the force and strength of government can be brought to bear on your solid advice on girl-child education,” the Vice President told the PLAN delegation.


He further told the delegation that “in President Bola Tinubu, you have an ally you can believe in and invest your trust in," adding that the administration is passionate and deeply committed to advancing girl-child education.


The Vice President also described First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as a symbol of how a properly empowered and supported girl-child can blossom into a great leader.


He recalled that when the First Lady served in the Nigerian Senate, she contributed actively to debates, especially those relating to girl-child education.


“I want to assure you, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that this government is gender-friendly. We believe in inclusivity. We cannot disenfranchise half of our population and expect to grow as a nation,” he stated.

The Vice President assured PLAN International that the administration’s doors are open for continuous engagement, adding that “the ladies on my team are the best people to engage.”


After his remarks, the Vice President invited Joy Ogah to take over his seat for a day, an opportunity she gladly accepted.


Speaking from the Vice President’s seat, Ogah expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent millions of Nigerian girls.


She noted that across Nigeria, 10.5 million children are out of school, with over 60 percent of them being girls.


Ogah emphasized that Nigerian girls can become leaders if the necessary interventions are implemented by relevant authorities and stakeholders.


She called on the government, policymakers, development partners, and citizens to act strategically in advancing girl-child education.


 “We must invest in education that is safe and inclusive for every child in Nigeria,” she said.


Ogah urged relevant authorities to enforce laws that protect the rights of every girl-child and highlighted the need to provide free sanitary products in schools, as well as ensure access to water, sanitation, and nutrition for the Nigerian child.


 “When girls are protected, peace becomes possible,” she added.


She continued: “I may be the Vice President for a day, but the struggles I represent cannot end in a day. They must continue in our policies, our classrooms, our conversations, and our budgets.”


According to her, every girl deserves a classroom, a choice, dignity, and not silence.


Earlier, Idiong noted that girls around the world face crises, and Nigeria is no exception.


Representing PLAN International, she explained that the organization has provided interventions for over 11 million Nigerian children in areas such as education, entrepreneurship, and youth development.


“We have been working across Nigeria to improve the lives of children,” she said.


She recalled that in 2024, PLAN visited the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, where a girl took over the Speaker’s seat for a day and called for the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on sanitary pads and diapers.


Ogah appreciated the Federal Government, noting that the girl’s request had since been implemented following the passage and signing into law of the Tax Reforms Act.


On behalf of PLAN International, she urged the government to continue ensuring that girls have access to education and that schools remain affordable for all.


 

Media & Communications 

Office of The Vice President

21st October, 2025

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