GIRL CHILD EDUCATION:THE ROAD TO A POWERFUL WORLD

     In the world, years and years ago, there was a time that education of a girl child was a taboo. A lot of people opposed the motion of Girl Education, arguing that the proper sphere of girls was the home and therefore, that money spent on Girls Education was wasted. This gave birth to the statement that "Girls/Women Education ends in the kitchen".

Nowadays, the importance of Girl Education have become so visible that a lot of people have realised that it is essential. The role of women in the development of the country and the world as a whole can no longer be looked down on.

Women have risen to  a standard where they posses a lot of influence in the society and contribute extensively to its growth and this was achieved through education.

_Education gives women freedom of thoughts and broadens her outlook and makes her aware of her duties and responsibility.
_Education empowers a girl to become economically independent.
_Empowering of girls and women is necessary to fight against the problem of gender inequality.

Women are the bedrock of the society, the home makers and nation builders. It is high time we stop the marginalization of women. Girls/Women Education does not end in the kitchen, it's transmitted, it passes from mother to child.

We should all as a nation join hands to train our Girls and empower our Women, cause its rightfully said" Train a Man and train an individual, but Train a Woman and train the whole Nation".

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Child Abuse

Child Abuse

According to definition, a Child is anybody below the age of 18 years, often referred to as a minor.

Child Abuse therefore, is the improper treatment and physical or verbal maltreatment against a minor which affects the child's mental,physical ,social,emotional and psychological wellbeing.

Mental Effect: A child who is abused finds it difficult to develop intellectual reasoning and therefore can become a dummy.


Physical Effect: Abuse limits a child's physical growth,therefore the child may not develop properly.


Social Effect: A child who is abuse finds it difficult to relate with his peers and people and therefore can not adapt to his social environment.


Emotional Effect: An abuse child is down emotionally and has a very low self esteem. The child keeps to his or herself and can not contribute on issues affecting him.

Child abuse which is a menace have become so rampant in the society that the number of abuse cases cannot be over emphasised. A lot of children are being subjected to different inhuman act by both parents, guidiance including the extended family that most people now accept is as normal.


It is also worthy to note that most abuse cases are children who are orphans or those living with relations not parents and are therefore treated lesser than the children of their guidance.


Examples of child abuse includes: subjecting a child to hard labour, the use of deadly materials on a child,rape,staving a child to mention but a few.

Children are the bedrock of every society, the nation builders,change makers and future leaders, abuse,neglected and maltreated children lack the self esteem to make something out of their life and therefore ends up in the streets, most times this children also grow up to become abusers too and the chain continues and continues.

Everyone in the society has an important role to play to end the abuse of children. Show love to that child with you,treat every child fairly and equally,report abuse cases to the authorities.


Together we will protect our children and preserve our future.


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SAY NO TO RAPE!

Rape is one of the most degrading and devastating emotional event that can happen to a person. The issue of rape which was regarded as an abomination has become so rampant in the society that it is now often overlooked.

The most devastating of all is the constant rape of children including babies . Recently it was reported that an 11 months old baby was raped in India while a 6 month old baby was raped in Kano state,Nigeria.

This state of affairs have got me thinking and wondering what the future holds for us,the children,our future leaders,our daughters, wife's and mothers are being sexually abused and abandoned with the stigma and trauma that goes with it and we still wonder why the world is turning dark.
Recently,this issue of rape was trending on social media, but when I got to reading peoples view on the matter my heart did a somersault. I saw comments of people blaming the victims for the rape. It was so surprising to see people stating that the victims where indecently dressed.
It got me thinking,was the 11 month old raped in India seductively dressed,was the 6 month old baby in Kano indecently dressed,what about that little girl whose father constantly abuse and tells her its a special kind of hug,was she also dressed provocatively.
Their is no excuse for rape and no body deserves to be raped.
So I stand against rape,report cases of rape to the force and save that little girl in your neighbourhood, let's all speak up and fight this menace called Rape and protect the future we all hope for.
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REPORT OF THE MEETING HELD BY COALITION OF ENUGU STATE YOUTH GROUPS ON SATURDAY 15TH JULY, 2017 AT XTATSEE RESTAURANT MINI CONFERENCE HALL.

The meeting started exactly at 10:25am with Comrade Nebo Collins welcoming every delegate. The opening prayer was done by Ogbu Jonathan Chukwuemeka.

The meeting was geared towards an understanding that as a coalition, we are not backing any political agenda/party but we are raising consciousness to sensitizing the people and youths to doing the right thing.

Comrade Nebo Collins who declared this statement to the delegates enjoined every group to independently carry out that assignment of raising consciousness and sensitizing the people of Enugu to doing the right thing.

Comrade Nebo Collins introduced to the coalition a proposed Bill "NotTooYoungToRun" which groups have been advocating that it should be passed into law. He further explained that the Bill seek to raise awareness on the state of youth rights running for elected offices in Nigeria. Also advocate for right of young people running for elected offices and inspiring young people in Nigeria to run for elected office. He said that such is planned to be achieved via the reduction of the age limit for elected office in Nigeria as to enable youth participation in the Nigerian politics.

Nebo Collins concluded with the demand for the introduction of the delegates while he also threw the floor open for views and opinions of the delegates.

Emeka Hyginus, concord with the bill making reference to the present health condition of the president of Nigeria which he attributed to be partly old age problems. He cited the cases of so many stakeholders who have been in public service even at their old age without willing to pass on the banner to the young ones who are the edifice of strength and vigor. He discredited the young ones for okaying the situation and wrapping the young ones actions as been cheap as a wrap of Okpa and a bottle of mineral, an Enugu popular morning meal for strength. This he cited with reference to the usage of the youths during elections. He attributed the youths challenge to the fear of insecurity which he called “Smart Inferiority Complex”. He suggested that while we are considering NotTooYoungToRun, we should also consider NotTooPoorToRun as the economic hardship has rendered many of the youths impotent to the high price tagged forms for elected offices by political parties.

Ogbu Jonathan in his speech laid emphasis on the participation of youths in public office and elected positions making reference to Gowon and his likes who were at young age ranging from 25-30 years in top elected offices in Nigeria in the far years and asked that such opportunity be giving to the youths of today. He equally lamented that even those whom the privileges has been given to did bastardized youth representation by some who were involved. He concluded with an advice of different groups taking the proposed Bill down to zones, wards, street and where ever youths are found and much more, youths shouldn't allow themselves to be used by politicians.

Chukwuebuka made us understand that in the bid for reformation we are responsible for ourselves. He said this while making reference to having better youth representatives even when the bill is passed. He advised that we begin by influencing those within our reach.

Kanu Christian, highlighted his dissatisfaction and disappointment to the wrong acts that have been passed on to the younger generation. He cited an example of a questionnaire he put forth to youths during his days of bachelor's degree "That if given the opportunity to be the president of the nation for a week and after which it will be taken off your reach, what will you do in the position? He got an answer that was not a shock to him because the answer is what has been passed down to the young generation. The answer was in consonance with looting of public funds. He further told the house that the country only enjoyed independence for six years and the rest has been a cry by motherland for a return to her foundation and her call started in 1978 with the present national anthem. He advised that we should do more of mind reformation which will also lead to political reformation.

Comrade Ozor, disclosed that in his bid for youths inclusion he got a shocker where he was told that the youths are politicized and factionized. He expressed that the order of the day against the youths is in consonance to conspiracy theories. He concluded with reminding us that our future is in hand.

Ogbodo Emmanuel attributed the usage of the youths by politicians to wrong mentality carried about by the youths. He stated that we should refute the peanuts given to us by politicians during elections and make them understand that the future of Nigeria is far important than those peanuts.

Victor Chidiebere added that until the youths move from disunity which is handed over to them, they cannot win this race.

Emmanuella agreed with the fact that the slogan of “NotTooYoungToRun” should be imbibed in us. She cited a quote that “in Africa, we associate wisdom with age”, noting that the effect of the quote has contributed to non inclusion and participation of the youths in politics.

Florence, who affirmed that her love for Nigeria has been the trigger for her involvement. She advised that we should not sale our votes for peanuts and recommended we keep praying for our leaders and remain patriotic.

Chisom, reminded that a problem is tackled when its root is known. She disclosed that youths are eluded of ideas and knowledge as a result of being after the peanuts they can get and enjoined the youths to come out from being self-centered. She suggested that the Bill should be NotTooYoungToRun in everything and not just politics.

Evangeline stated that she is not pleased with the non participation of youth groups in Enugu state. She further expressed her displeasure on some youth leaders using their fellow youths ignorantly exploiting their hungered as a bate for political appointments when those they worked for get into office. She concluded with this injunction, “Man Know Thyself”.

Comrade Nebo Collins on the conclusive part expressed his gratitude to everyone who made it to the meeting and for their contributions and suggestions. He stated that though so many youth groups have been politicized, we should explore and employ the tool of massive sensitization of the people of Enugu state. This we must do as a coalition.

The meeting came to an end at 2:10pm with photo shoots.