The Secretary to the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has been honoured with the Icon of humanitarian service award by the Northern Women Youth Council of Nigeria (NWYCN)
The award comes less than 24 hours after the Chief scribe of Gombe State was honoured by the Oodua Youth Parliament with the title of “MAYEGUN” meaning Ambassador to Peace.
Reacting to the honour done to him by Northern Women Youth Council of Nigeria Professor Njodi says the award bestow on him as an icon of humanitarian services will spur him to do more for the upliftment of human dignity especially that of the girl child which the forms part of the Councils thematic area.
He commended the Council for its humanitarian approach to issues affecting girl child education, orphans and widows as well as the challenges of sexual molestation and deprivation of women mostly triggered by ethno religious considerations.
The SSG recalled that during his days as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri he had to introduce Electronic assessments for students of the institution as a way of curbing the possibilities of Lecturer/Student contact which may eventually led to unpleasant experiences.
He said the initiative brought about an appreciable drop in the number of cases relating to sexual harassment molestation or intimidation by some lecturers who are in the habit demanding sex for marks.
He said the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya places premium on girl child Education which was why aside from building a condusive teaching and learning environment for the improvement of their education, the Governor has equally appointed many women into his cabinet and facilited the election of women in elective positions at the recently conducted Local Government elections as a way of encouraging those coming from the rear.
The SSG disclosed that an Executive bill to protect the rights of the girl child is in its second reading in the Gombe State House of Assembly expressing the hope that when passed into law the law to protect and safeguard the rights and dignity of the women and young girls in the State.
Earlier in her address the Senate President of the Northern Woman Youth Council of Nigeria comrade Mercy James said the Council decided to honour Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi because of his unbeatable record in the field of humanitarian services and philanthropy.
She said the Council is into providing assistance to orphans and vulnerable children acquire education at no cost and advocating for the rights of deprived women especially widows in the society.
Comrade Mercy James explains that the Council is also into the promotion of girl child Education in the North were ethno religious and cultural considerations have created a barrier for women and young girls to actualize their God given potentials.
The Senate President of the Northern Women Youth Council of Nigeria praised the SSG for distinguishing himself during his days as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri saying his kindness gave many youths the opportunity to gain entry into the University.
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