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Empowerment: German, FG, Others Train, Ladies On Automobile Skills
As part of its job creation initiative, training and empowering mankind, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) in partnership with Federal, Edo State governments and Lady Mechanic Academy empowered women in automobile skills.
The ladies were trained in different areas of specialty including auto-mechanic, auto-electrician, diagnostic technician, body spraying and quick services.
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The graduation ceremony which took place in Benin City saw the graduands being empowered with starter-packs.
In her address, the Founder/ Chief Executive Officer, Lady Mechanic Academy, Sandra Aguebor, disclosed that a total of 60 ladies were trained, adding that 25 were sponsored by the German government while 35 were supported by the Edo Youth Academy under the Edo State government.
Aguebor who commended German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Edo State Government for the partnership, noted that the major objective of the empowerment was to lift women out of poverty.
She said the GIZ provided starter packs which according to her include: tools boxes, spraying machines, sewing machines amongst others, while wife of the Edo State Governor, Betsy Obaseki, provided the diagnostics machines for graduands.
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She commended the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, for giving opportunity to the academy to repair the government’s fleet of vehicles through which the institution was able to train the graduating ladies.
She said the girls were trained free of charge, adding that starter packs were also for the graduands to start their own trade.
Aguebor added that the initiative has changed the narratives of Edo girls and has consequently reduced the number of girls traveling abroad to perform social vices.
She, however, called on other organisations to sponsor the initiative so that more girls can acquire skills in auto mechanic among others.
In her speech, Eseosa Okuko, Edo State Coordinator, Migration for Developments under the GIZ programme, said the programme was geared towards providing reintegration and integration support both for returnee migrants as well as youths in Edo State.
” we have our vocational skills training and under which we have trained 25 ladies in the auto repair and mechanic that are graduating today“, she added.
Okuko, who encouraged the graduands to put into practice what they learnt during the training, noted that it would also encourage the German government not to relent in providing the necessary support to sustain the vocational training.
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In her remarks, the Edo State Director, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and Head of Migrant Resources Centre (MRC), Florence Owie, said GIZ in collaboration with her ministry was in the position to create employability facilities for Libya returnees and youths in Edo State.
Owie said the bilateral agreement signed with GIZ to execute the project has been ongoing in Abuja and Lagos for the past three years, but came into Edo State last year.
“We are here to celebrate the 25 ladies who are lady mechanics in various areas. So, this training has been going on for the past three months to these females in mechanics to specialise in different areas.
“Today, marks the graduation, and the federal ministry of labor and employment being in collaboration with GIZ to carry out this project is why we are here to celebrate with them,” she added.
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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials
The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.
The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.
“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.
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Continuing, DSS said Ezenwa’s arrest underscores the Service’s determination to safeguard Nigerians from the fraudulent schemes of unpatriotic elements. “Citizens are therefore encouraged to remain vigilant, verify information from official sources and report suspicious recruitment adverts or individuals attempting to extort money under false pretense.”
The agency assured that it will continue to protect the integrity of its recruitment process while ensuring that perpetrators of fraud face the full weight of the law.
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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu
Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.
In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”
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Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.
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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu
Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.
In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.
“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!
“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.
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The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.
“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.
“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.
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Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.
“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.
“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.
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