Taking a bow was my first ceremonial act at ActionAid. Like an actor after a good stage performance, recruits are encouraged to happily take a bow as they are warmly welcomed into the ActionAid Nigeria family at their first general staff meeting. I took my first bow in August 2017, and this week, I am […]
#ItIsNotFinished , We Nigerian youths remain resolute in ensuring that governance in Nigeria is participatory, accountable, transparent, responsive, efficient, inclusive & follows the rule of law. We must sustain this peaceful revival & regroup to engage government at all level
#tuesdaymotivations #Tech4YouthAction This is going down in a few hours. Dont miss this exciting opportunity to find out how technology is enabling young people to lead their communities towards a just post-covid recovery. #tuesdayvibe #COVID19 #Tech4YouthAction Join us as we learn from young people on the frontlines of the #pandemic in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, […]
The current atmosphere in Nigeria is intense as communities face the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic and country-wide protests erupt, demanding action to end soaring levels of violence against women and girls. As a social worker, I work with, and amplify the voices of, marginalised women and girls in some of the most remote […]
Experts fear the pandemic may set gender equality back decades. Here, seven women explain the struggles it has brought and their hopes for the future Jemima Makau, a midwife in Kenya, says coronavirus has had a drastic impact on deliveries. Photograph: Gregg Telusa/Amref Health Africa More men than women may have contracted Covid-19 around the world, […]
ActionAid’s second Women by Women photography exhibition shines a spotlight on the incredible – but often overlooked – talent of women photographers. Lola Ayanda from ActionAid Nigeria explains why this project is so important. As a girl, I never thought my voice or those of other women and girls mattered, largely due to cultural stereotypes. […]
#EndImpunity against #journalists. Sending a special shout out to my passionate & determined media friends who have remained resolute in uncovering the truth even in the face of adversity. Keep going, don’t stop! Cc @MojeedAlabi @CletusUkpong @OluAdanikin @AzeezatOlaoluwa
Recent research commissioned by @ActionAidNG on #NigeriaMediaSurvival amidst #COVID19 & the financial crisis rocking the industry recommends Sustainable reforms, Capacity building, Academia linkages, Research & development, and Sustainable funding. As the number of staff in newsrooms continue to dwindle due to financial crisis rocking the industry, the FGN @NGRPresident, through @cenbank should create single digit loan […]
#TuesdayThoughts #NigeriaMediaSurvival Concerned about increased report of journalists contracting #coronavirus ,& many loosing their jobs, I spent most part of last week reaching out to media friends to ascertain the current realities in their operations Utmost concern is that most media organisations are yet to fully include the adoption of containment protocols into operational systems […]
I have always seen Nigeria’s #DemocracyDay as her true independence day, but how independent is our democracy if the media is still oppressed, women & youths are still excluded, & children, particularly girls are still not protected? @MBuhari make democracy work for the people .
