PIC, NESG, Others Speak on How Nigeria Can Tackle Spate of Poverty, Details Emerge
- The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) and Policy Innovation Center (PIC) urged stakeholders to adopt strategic approaches to gender inclusion
- The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) emphasized that democracy in Nigeria remains incomplete without the inclusion of women in policymaking
- UNICEF's Gender and Development Manager, Ms. Takudzwa Kanyangarara, stressed the importance of empowering girls by providing them with essential information and services
FCT, Abuja - The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) and Policy Innovation Center (PIC) have charged stakeholders to deploy strategic ways to tackle the scourge of gender inclusion as a way of urgently tackling poverty, especially in women.
They stated this at the gender and inclusion summit organised by the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) of NESG, on Wednesday, Septermber 4, in Abuja.
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The summit, themed "Reimagining Gender Inclusive Pathways and Partnerships for Poverty Reduction," brought together key stakeholders to address the intersection of gender inclusion and poverty alleviation, Nigerian Tribune reported.
Specifically, the Chairman of NESG, Olaniyi Yusuf said:
“Moreso, the scourge of multi-dimensional poverty persists and continues to entangle millions in its grip.
"Hence Gender Inclusion Summit must permeate every facet of our existence, must influence the fabrics of our society and must be used to shape our collective future."
He said their commitment to driving impactful platforms has not only catalyzed economic growth in the nation, but also elevated the standard of living for our citizens.
Yusuf noted that in October 2021, the PIC was launched to deepen the impact of social interventions in our country.
He said the PIC deploys two transformative lenses, the first is behavioral insights and the second is gender transformative approach., The Punch reported.
Also speaking, the Chairman of PIC, Mr Udeme Ufot while speaking, said the Summit is a platform conceived to foster dialogue among critical stakeholders from diverse sectors.
He further stated that the summit serves as a space where stakeholders reflect on new evidence and explore contextually relevant solutions to the disparities in inclusivity in Nigeria.
He said:
“By uniting the collective power of the government, development partners, civil societies, academia, the private sectors and citizens, we aim to inspire a collective commitment and focused action towards building a gender inclusive society."
NILDS: Democracy not elusive with exclusion of women
Also speaking, the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has declared that democracy cannot be considered complete when women are excluded from policy-making processes.
This assertion was made by the Director-General of NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, during the 2024 Gender and Inclusion Summit organised by the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC).
Empowering girls vital to reducing poverty in Nigeria - UNICEF
During the summit, Ms. Takudzwa Kanyangarara, UNICEF's Gender and Development Manager, emphasised the importance of listening to girls' needs and aspirations.
She stated:
"Girls have told us how crucial it is to provide them with the information and services they need to make informed decisions about their health and everyday lives."
"Unbearable," Sanusi decries spate of economic hardship in Nigeria
In another report, Legit.ng reported that the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has voiced serious concerns about the severe economic hardships facing Nigerians.
He made these remarks on Thursday, July 18, during a ceremony at the Government House for distributing free fertilizer to 52,800 smallholder farmers across the 44 local government areas of Kano State.
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