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How UNICEF Improves Health, Economic Status Of Women In Bauchi
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EditorThe United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Bauchi Field Office on Thursday, revealed how it has effectively engaged women in order to improve their health and economic status in Bauchi state.
A Health Officer of UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office, Mr Oluseyi Olosunde made this known in Gombe on Thursday during a media dialogue on investing in women to promote community health systems in commemoration of the International Women’s Day (IWD).
To achieve this feat, Olosunde explained that the UN organisation had engaged nothing less than 6,460 community volunteers on active Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) case findings, Health Education and Referral to reduce morbidity and mortality rates amongst pregnant women and babies in Bauchi state.
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He said that the community volunteers named ‘Mama2Mama women support groups’ intend to promote, improve knowledge and attitudes on reproductive, maternal and child health as well as the economic standards of women across the state.
“The mama2mama volunteers also access trade training during meetings to step down to the women for economic empowerment.
“The composition of the mama2mama group was based on an existing community structure in each ward of the state.
“Each ward has two to three groups to pass the desired knowledge to households in the wards.
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“During monthly meetings, each volunteer summit reports using the data tool on referrals and case findings.
“The case finding for the volunteers in this context is to identify new antenatal defaulters and track under-One children for immunization.
“For health education, the mama2mama groups engage community members on household practice,” he said.
According to him the volunteers were spearheaded by health workers in the communities to broaden their knowledge, coach and monitor their activities.
He added that the groups work with operational guidelines to meet up with the expected adjectives.
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In her contribution,a member of the Mama2Mama volunteer from Bauchi state, Mrs Furera Aliyu, said that barriers and rejections on uptake of services are forwarded to be further addressed by the community, religious leaders and ward Development Committee to resolve issues around rejections.
She said that the action was a clear indication of volunteerism, commitment and passion to reduce the burden of Maternal and child mortality.
Aliyu said the passion for saving and advocating for the promotion of good health and economic independence amongst rural dwellers removed all forms of fear despite insecurity challenges.
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Lagos, Ondo, Taraba Top In Highest Okada Fares In March – NBS
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EditorA recent National Bureau of Statistics report shows Lagos, Ondo, and Taraba recorded the highest Okada (motorcycle) fares in March.
The data indicates substantial differences in transportation costs across various Nigerian states.
In March 2024, the average fare for Okada rides per trip in Nigeria rose by 2.15% compared to the same period last year, with fares reaching N472.16, up from N462.21 in March 2023.
This was contained in the most recent National Bureau of Statistics Transport Fare Watch report for March 2024, published on the agency’s website.
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However, fares in Lagos, Ondo, and Taraba states were notably above the national average for March 2024.
Lagos had the highest Okada fare at N850 per trip, with Ondo following at N725 and Taraba at N670, illustrating significant differences in transportation costs across regions.
Imo and Yobe states, with average Okada fares of N655 and N630 respectively for March 2024, ranked fourth and fifth among Nigerian states for the highest motorcycle journey costs per trip.
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Trouble Looms As OAU Students Threaten Shut Down With FG Over Fuel Crisis
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EditorThe students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University said on Sunday, said the challenges faced by students due to the sudden surge in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit and the scarcity of the product have reached unprecedented levels.
The President of the union, Abbas Ojo, in a statement released on the campus in Ile-Ife, Osun State, and sent to The PUNCH, urged the Federal Government to immediately address the issues.
The union threatened to hit the streets in protest if the situation persisted.
Since the weekend, queues have surfaced across some filling stations in Ogun and Lagos states as some stations also remained shut.
The PMS also known as petrol has been selling between N700 and N800 at some filling stations. Some persons claim to buy the fuel at prices higher than N800 in Lagos and Ogun with the situation causing a hike in transport fares.
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited had said some supply issues were responsible for the queues, urging customers to exercise patience.
A resident, Tomisin Bakare, who said he bought PMS from a filling station around the Lagos State University-Igando axis stated that he was shocked when the attendant said fuel was N700 per litre.
“This is after I had already spent over 50 minutes in the queue,” he added.
According to the students’s union president, the situation is not different in Osun, particularly around the campus environs where he noted bus drivers had increased fares.
“We, as students, can no longer endure the burden imposed by the government’s economic policies,” Ojo said.
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“Last year, when the decision to remove fuel subsidy became public knowledge, many, including students, harboured doubts about its impact on the nation’s economy. Even those who supported the removal of subsidies were skeptical, given the absence of concrete plans to alleviate the ensuing challenges,” he added.
President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023, during his swearing-in, announced the removal of fuel subsidy. Since then, Nigerians have been grappling with harsh economic realities coupled with the depreciation of the naira against the dollar.
“From soaring electricity tariffs to the skyrocketing cost of living, the adverse effects of the government’s capitalist policies have spared no one.
“Despite these challenges, students persist in their pursuit of education and academic endeavours. However, recent events such as fuel shortages and fluctuating prices have left students stranded both on campus and outside campus,” Ojo stressed, noting the students had been pushed to limits.
The union demanded immediate action from the FG to address the fuel scarcity, curb suspected hoarding of fuel, and regulate prices.
“We also demand that the government should revive the country’s refineries. The government must not test our will by not addressing these demands within the next 48 hours. Failure to do so, we shall hit the streets till the government addresses the fuel crisis which constitutes a threat to our academic pursuit,” the statement added.
Popular Gospel singer Morenikeji Adeleke, also known as Egbin Orun, is dead.
Her colleague Esther Igbekele, confirmed the death in an Instagram post on Sunday.
The gospel singer expressed shock and sadness, sayin Egbin Orun departed suddenly without bidding farewell.
According to her, the two had recently spoken, unaware of the impending tragedy.
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Igbekele praised Egbin Orun’s beauty, kindness, and strong support for her ministry.
She wrote, “I got home from my program to hear about this great loss.. Prophetess Morenikeji Egbin Orun you left without saying goodbye..
“We spoke together last week not knowing you are about to embark on a journey to the great beyond.. You are such a beautiful and kind hearted woman and a very good supporter of my ministry.
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“I am deeply saddened with your demise but God knows best. You will be greatly missed and your good deeds will continue to linger in our hearts.
“Ah Egbin Orun. Good night! Keep resting in the bosom of Christ.. Ah Gone too soon..Yeeee.”
The cause of her death remains undisclosed and no official statement has been issued.
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