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Int’l Day Of Girl Child: Medical Women’s Association Distributes Pads In Benin, Charges On Hygiene

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October 11, 2023

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By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

As part of activities to mark this year’s International Day of the Girl Child, the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria, Edo State chapter, on Wednesday, distributed over three hundred (300) sanitary towels (sanitary pads) to students of Federal Government Girls’ College, Benin.

The event which was also part of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the college, was held in conjunction with Old Girls Association of the college, Class of 2006.

INFO DAILY reports that apart from the sanitary pads distributed, the students particularly the younger ones were also enlightened on personal hygiene and other female related issues by the female medical doctors and members of the old girls.

Speaking, Doctor Uwa Omenai, Young Doctors Forum Coordinator for Medical Women’s Association, said they came to the school to encourage the girls and to mentor them, adding that the focus was basically on “leadership of our girls and also their wellbeing.”

Omenai who happens to be one of the old girls, class of 2006, added: “We are here as their mentors; we are here as their mothers and sisters; we are here to encourage them to always set goal for themselves and that they can achieve such goal.”

She continued: “As girls, it is good for them to know that they can achieve anything they intend to achieve. They can be in any leadership position if they put their minds to do it. So, this is a day set aside to recognise the girl child and all the struggles she goes through in order to become a great woman and a leader.”

On her part, Doctor Ann Inegbenosun, a Radiologist, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) , said members of the association decided to join their voices with others in this year’s International Day of the Girl Child and to let them know that they are unique.

Dr. Inegbenosun who happens to be Treasurer of the association said: “We are joining our voices to other advocates to tell them that they should not look down on themselves just because they are female. They are unique and powerful.

“We are changing the narrative as it used to be. There are many problems affecting the girl child in general, so we are trying our best to address some of these challenges.”

An old girl of the college, Igitei Osikphemhi urged them “to build confidence. Whenever they feel they are been threatened or being molested, they should speak out; they should talk to their parents, teachers or any responsible person around them.”

In her vote of thanks, Head Girl of the college, Christabel Ighile, while thanking the female medical doctors for the pads and enlightenment, said she learned a lot from what they were taught and enlightened on.

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BREAKING: Rev Uma Ukpai Is Dead

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October 13, 2025

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Rev. Uma Ukpai, an international evangelist who is the founder and president of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, is dead.

Rev. Uma died at the age of 80.

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ASUU Declares Two-week Strike, Orders Members To Down Tools On Monday

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October 12, 2025

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the commencement of a two-week ‘total strike’ and ordered its members to withdraw their services across the country, effective 12:01 a.m. on Monday.

ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday.

The development comes after the two-week ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to address their long-standing demands expired.

Prof. Piwuna expressed dismay that nothing significant had happened since it issued the two-week ultimatum. “Government has been asking for time with nothing concrete on the ground to resolve it,” he said.

According to him, the decision to embark on the total strike was reached after several rounds of meetings with government representatives ended without any tangible commitment.

He noted that the union had exhausted all avenues for dialogue and patience, emphasising that the strike action was the last resort to compel the government to fulfil its promises.

He further explained that the union had consistently shown restraint in order not to disrupt the academic calendar, but the government’s insensitivity had left them with no alternative.

“Consequently, all branches of ASUU are hereby directed to withdraw their services with effect from midnight (12:01 a.m.) on Monday, 13 October 2025. The warning strike shall be total and comprehensive as agreed at the last NEC meeting,” he said.

He also called on well-meaning Nigerians, civil society organisations, and the media to prevail on the Federal Government to address the lingering issues once and for all. The union warned that unless concrete steps are taken within the two-week period, it will not hesitate to extend the strike indefinitely. “This struggle is not just for university lecturers; it is for the soul of public education in Nigeria,” Prof. Piwuna declared.

The seven-point demands include: re-negotiation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement; sustainable funding of universities; revitalisation of universities; victimisation of ASUU members in Lagos State University (LASU), KSU (now Prince Abubakar Audu University), and Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).

Others are outstanding 25–35 per cent salary arrears; promotion arrears for over four years; as well as third-party deductions.

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Nigerian Engineers applaud Gov. Mohammed’s $5bn Investment Deals

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October 12, 2025

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The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Bauchi state chapter has commended Gov. Bala Mohammed for organising the maiden international investment summit that recorded a 5 billion Dollars investment deal in the state.

It could be recalled that Prof. Murtala Sagagi, Chairman of the Summit Planning Committee, disclosed at the end of the summit that it recorded over 5 billion Dollars investment deals and 47 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed.

He said that the agreements signed covered agriculture, solid minerals, power, infrastructure, and ICT sectors, adding that one of the MoUs translated into a concrete investment deal worth 1 billion dollars, which would become operational before the end of 2025.

Speaking with newsmen on Sunday, Engr. Abdulkarim Hassan, Chairman, NSE, Bauchi state chapter, congratulated the state government for organizing and the successful completion of the economic and investment summit.

According to him, the summit has also showcased Nigerian engineers’ professional prowess to the world as the newly constructed International Conference Centre (ICC) where the summit was held was built by a Nigerian construction company.

He expressed confidence in the governor for engaging Nigerian engineers to do the job, saying “the feeling is mutual because if he didn’t have confidence in us, he would have engaged foreign engineers to do the work.

“We extend our profound
congratulations to the governor on the successful completion of the Bauchi
Investment Summit.

“This summit was not merely an event, it was a clear demonstration of his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to transforming Bauchi State into a prime destination for investment.

“The quality of delegates, the insightful discussions, and the tangible commitments secured during the summit have set a new benchmark for economic engagement in the North-East and other
regions in Nigeria.

“As professional engineers, we were particularly encouraged by the strong emphasis placed on infrastructure, industrialisation, and technological development, which are key pillars that will
drive sustainable growth,” he said.

Hassan added that the success of the summit has laid a robust foundation for attracting the capital necessary to execute the ambitious infrastructural projects required for the state’s development.

He expressed the readiness of the NSE, Bauchi branch to partner with the state government by offering its professional expertise and technical support to ensure that the outcomes and MoUs from the summit translated into sustainable reality for the people of Bauchi State.