The Chief Executive of a global fund, Ms Aguele, has called on government and other stakeholders to push for stronger education policies to support adolescent mothers facing child marriage and gender-based violence. Her remarks came after the fund’s first-ever global board meeting in Nigeria, which included direct engagement with grassroots partners. During the visit, the
The President of the Women Mentorship Forum (WMF), Ebosetale Okhueleigbe, has obtained a Doctorate in Philosophy from a United States institution at the age of 30. Okhueleigbe, who already holds two Master’s degrees including one in Gender Studies, described the milestone as part of her personal targets before turning 35. A tax auditor with Nigeria’s
Dr Chioma Irene Awuzie, Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, has received the Professional Award of Excellence from the Rotary International Club of Onitsha Metropolis. The club awarded Awuzie for her contributions to the education sector and exceptional leadership. Rtn. Oby Arinze, the outgoing President of the club, who presented the award to Awuzie, said the
Ambassador Hamzat Lawal, Executive Director of Connected Development (CODE), has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting peace, youth engagement, and women’s empowerment across Kogi State. Speaking during a peace sensitisation and empowerment outreach at the palace of the Ohi of Okene in Okene Local Government Area, Lawal emphasised the need for sustained peace as a foundation
Patience Jonathan, Nigeria’s former First Lady, has shown that it is never too late to learn and grow. Once ridiculed for her speech, she has now earned a PhD from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Port Harcourt. Years ago, when her husband was president, many Nigerians laughed at her grammar. Social media was full
