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W’Bank Drops Poverty in Nigeria to 33% from 61%*Predicts 7.4% growth in 2014
James Emejo
The World Bank Tuesday said there had been positive economic trend as well as significant progress made towards poverty eradication in the country.
It said in its second edition of the Nigeria Economic Report (NER) which was launched in Abuja that going by the recent rebasing of the economy as well as analysis from the new General Household Surveys (GHS) conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) with the support of the Bank, new poverty estimates in 2010/2011 and 2012/2013 should be within the range of 35.2 per cent and 33.1 per cent respectively.
Although the previous NBS Harmonised Nigeria Living Standards Survey (HNLSS) 2009/2010, which took a larger study sample into account had estimated poverty rate at 62.6 percent, the Breton woods institution said it had strong reasons to believe that "consumption was seriously underestimated in the large HNLSS household survey in 2009/2010."
It stated that an analysis of a panel survey data (GHS) of 5000 households for 2010/2011 and 2012/2013 provided "evidence that consumption is likely higher than previously estimated from the HNLSS survey."
Furthermore, the new GHS analysis put rural poverty at 46.3 per cent and 44.9 per cent in 2010/2011 and 2012/2013 respectively compared to 69.1 per cent and 51.2 per cent respectively in the HNLSS 2009/2010 estimates by the NBS.
The World Bank estimates further suggested that the number of poor Nigerians remained at 58 million adding that more than half of the figure are located in the North- east or North- west.
Specifically, it noted:" Poverty rates range from 16 per cent in the South- West to 52 per cent in the North-East. While the South and North central experienced declines in the poverty rate between 2010/2011 and 2012/2013, the poverty rate increased almost unchanged in the North West."
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My grandfather owns property in Ghana and seeing as how the Black man is not welcome in the west it seems logical to go back home once I have the tools to help my people. Africa's biggest problem is the blatant corruption. It's fukking disrespectful, at least American politicians fear the consequences enough to lie about it. Nigeria is on the up and up but we as a people need to start demanding accountability from our politicians instead of staging another coup that replaces a liar with another liar.
Lowkey that's our job as the diaspora. We've seen what works and what doesn't work in the West, we gotta use our influence to gradually bring those ideas back to Africa to further develop the politics of the people.
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Updated version on Introducing Miva Rice! Mikap Nigeria Ltd Unveils its Premier Locally Produced Rice Brand
Africa's richest man and chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has invested $1billion in rice production in Nigeria.
The signing of the $1billion-dollar Rice Investment Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between the Federal Government and Dangote Group held at the State House, Abuja yesterday August 1st
The Minister of Agriculture, Adewunmi Adesina and Alhaji Dangote signed on behalf of the Federal Government and Dangote Group respectively.
President Jonathan said he looked forward to a time Nigeria will be self-sufficient in rice production and a net-exporter of the grain.
In less than four years, Nigeria hopes to become a net-exporter of rice. The Dangote Group’s investment in rice will cover five states and contribute additional 1.4 million metric tonnes of Paddy rice.
Alhaji Dangote thanked the President for the consistency of government policies, noting that the current $25 billion-dollar Dangote Cement Company was the result of the consistency of government policies. He assured President Jonathan, “We will continue to work hard and will not disappoint you.”
Africa's richest man and chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has invested $1billion in rice production in Nigeria.
The signing of the $1billion-dollar Rice Investment Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between the Federal Government and Dangote Group held at the State House, Abuja yesterday August 1st
The Minister of Agriculture, Adewunmi Adesina and Alhaji Dangote signed on behalf of the Federal Government and Dangote Group respectively.
President Jonathan said he looked forward to a time Nigeria will be self-sufficient in rice production and a net-exporter of the grain.
In less than four years, Nigeria hopes to become a net-exporter of rice. The Dangote Group’s investment in rice will cover five states and contribute additional 1.4 million metric tonnes of Paddy rice.
Alhaji Dangote thanked the President for the consistency of government policies, noting that the current $25 billion-dollar Dangote Cement Company was the result of the consistency of government policies. He assured President Jonathan, “We will continue to work hard and will not disappoint you.”
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sorry,i didn't see the above post
Aliko Dangote Invests $1billion in rice Production
Africa's richest man and chairman of
Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has invested
$1billion in rice production in Nigeria.
The signing of the $1billion-dollar Rice
Investment Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU), between the Federal Government
and Dangote Group held at the State House,
Abuja yesterday August 1st
The Minister of Agriculture, Adewunmi
Adesina and Alhaji Dangote signed on behalf
of the Federal Government and Dangote
Group respectively.
Commending Dangote Group, president
Jonathan said the investment is the single
largest investment ever made in rice
production in Africa. He thanked Alhaji
Dangote for investing in agriculture and
assured him that his investment will be
worthwhile.
President Jonathan said he looked forward
to a time Nigeria will be self-sufficient in
rice production and a net-exporter of the
grain, adding that the Federal Government
will protect Nigeria’s borders and check
smuggling.
"Government cannot allow its borders
to be porous. We are working on non-
human measures and smugglers should
have a rethink now and change their
ways by investing their resources in
other meaningful areas,” he said.
In less than four years, Nigeria hopes to
become a net-exporter of rice. The Dangote
Group’s investment in rice will cover five
states and contribute additional 1.4 million
metric tonnes of Paddy rice.
Alhaji Dangote thanked the President for
the consistency of government policies,
noting that the current $25 billion-dollar
Dangote Cement Company was the result of
the consistency of government policies. He
assured President Jonathan, “We will
continue to work hard and will not
disappoint you.”
source : http://www.lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2014/08/photos-aliko-dangote-invests-1billion.html?m=1
Dangote and Agriculture Minister Dr. Akinwumi
Adesina at the signing at the State House,
Abuja yesterday
Commending Dangote Group, president Jonathan said the investment is the single largest investment ever made in rice production in Africa. He thanked Alhaji Dangote for investing in agriculture and assured him that his investment will be worthwhile.
President Jonathan said he looked forward to a time Nigeria will be self-sufficient in rice production and a net-exporter of the grain, adding that the Federal Government will protect Nigeria’s borders and check smuggling.
"Government cannot allow its borders to be porous. We are working on non-human measures and smugglers should have a rethink now and change their ways by investing their resources in other meaningful areas,” he said.
In less than four years, Nigeria hopes to become a net-exporter of rice. The Dangote Group’s investment in rice will cover five states and contribute additional 1.4 million metric tonnes of Paddy rice.
Alhaji Dangote thanked the President for the consistency of government policies, noting that the current $25 billion-dollar Dangote Cement Company was the result of the consistency of government policies. He assured President Jonathan, “We will continue to work hard and will not disappoint you.”
sorry,i didn't see the above post
Aliko Dangote Invests $1billion in rice Production
Africa's richest man and chairman of
Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has invested
$1billion in rice production in Nigeria.
The signing of the $1billion-dollar Rice
Investment Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU), between the Federal Government
and Dangote Group held at the State House,
Abuja yesterday August 1st
The Minister of Agriculture, Adewunmi
Adesina and Alhaji Dangote signed on behalf
of the Federal Government and Dangote
Group respectively.
Commending Dangote Group, president
Jonathan said the investment is the single
largest investment ever made in rice
production in Africa. He thanked Alhaji
Dangote for investing in agriculture and
assured him that his investment will be
worthwhile.
President Jonathan said he looked forward
to a time Nigeria will be self-sufficient in
rice production and a net-exporter of the
grain, adding that the Federal Government
will protect Nigeria’s borders and check
smuggling.
"Government cannot allow its borders
to be porous. We are working on non-
human measures and smugglers should
have a rethink now and change their
ways by investing their resources in
other meaningful areas,” he said.
In less than four years, Nigeria hopes to
become a net-exporter of rice. The Dangote
Group’s investment in rice will cover five
states and contribute additional 1.4 million
metric tonnes of Paddy rice.
Alhaji Dangote thanked the President for
the consistency of government policies,
noting that the current $25 billion-dollar
Dangote Cement Company was the result of
the consistency of government policies. He
assured President Jonathan, “We will
continue to work hard and will not
disappoint you.”
source : http://www.lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2014/08/photos-aliko-dangote-invests-1billion.html?m=1
Dangote and Agriculture Minister Dr. Akinwumi
Adesina at the signing at the State House,
Abuja yesterday
Commending Dangote Group, president Jonathan said the investment is the single largest investment ever made in rice production in Africa. He thanked Alhaji Dangote for investing in agriculture and assured him that his investment will be worthwhile.
President Jonathan said he looked forward to a time Nigeria will be self-sufficient in rice production and a net-exporter of the grain, adding that the Federal Government will protect Nigeria’s borders and check smuggling.
"Government cannot allow its borders to be porous. We are working on non-human measures and smugglers should have a rethink now and change their ways by investing their resources in other meaningful areas,” he said.
In less than four years, Nigeria hopes to become a net-exporter of rice. The Dangote Group’s investment in rice will cover five states and contribute additional 1.4 million metric tonnes of Paddy rice.
Alhaji Dangote thanked the President for the consistency of government policies, noting that the current $25 billion-dollar Dangote Cement Company was the result of the consistency of government policies. He assured President Jonathan, “We will continue to work hard and will not disappoint you.”
Kenya launches giant port construction with $480m deal
By Peter Martell August 1, 2014 3:11 PM
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The planned $24 billion (18 billion euro) Lamu port project, due to be finished by 2030, is intended to serve much of east Africa, with oil pipelines to South Sudan and railways to Ethiopia and Uganda from the Indian Ocean coast.
But the area has been hit by a recent wave of deadly attacks, largely claimed by Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab militants but which Kenyatta has blamed on "local political networks".
On Thursday, Kenyatta said the massacres had been fuelled by companies seizing land covering a vast coastal zone nearly the size of Luxembourg "under dubious and corrupt circumstances".
The land, stretching over 2,000 square kilometres (800 square miles) was taken by 22 companies between 2011 and 2012, he said, ordering it to be repossessed.
"This criminal conspiracy has dispossessed individuals and families living in this region of their land and opportunities for improving their well being," Kenyatta added.
"It has also helped fuel the current insecurity being experienced in the region, and frustrated our efforts in building cohesion in the country."
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Salva Kiir of South Sudan, Mwai Kibaki of Kenya and Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia attend a ground breakin …
- 'Major milestone' -
On Friday, the president said he had approved a $480 million deal with a Chinese company for the first phase of construction of three of the 32 berths planned for the flagship project.
"The signing of this contract... is a major milestone," Kenyatta said in a statement, claiming it would make Kenya the "most attractive transport and logistics hub" in the region.
The project, known as LAPSSET -- the Lamu Port South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor -- includes not only a giant seaport to complement Kenya's hugely overstretched main port in Mombasa, but also a railway, airport and refinery project.
Kenya has set aside 4.45 billion shillings (50 million dollars, 38 million euros) "to immediately commence" building by state-run China Communication Construction Company, Kenyatta said.
Officials said construction at the port -- which has seen little activity since it was formally launched in a ceremony in March 2012 -- would begin as soon as September. The port alone is projected to cost $3 billion.
Under the plans, the port will be able to handle some 24 million tonnes of cargo a year from giant container ships, as well as provide infrastructure to support oil discoveries made in Kenya's arid north.
"Our country must develop the additional transport and infrastructure capacity to harness the immense mineral wealth that our country is now discovering," Kenyatta added.
The port zone is close by the UNESCO-listed tourist island of Lamu, once popular with high-paying visitors and Hollywood celebrities, but now off limits according to most travel warnings issued by Western nations.
Despite Kenyatta's insistence that local groups carried out the attacks, Somalia's Islamists say killings were further retaliation for Kenya's military presence in their country.
Last September, militants killed at least 67 people in an attack on Nairobi's Westgate mall in which were killed. Over 100 people have also died in the Lamu area attacks.
Kenya's Mombasa port currently serves the landlocked nations of Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
But the port is overstretched and businesses complain of delays to clear cargo, a particular problem as it is facing growing competition from ports in neighbouring Tanzania.
By Peter Martell August 1, 2014 3:11 PM
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The planned $24 billion (18 billion euro) Lamu port project, due to be finished by 2030, is intended to serve much of east Africa, with oil pipelines to South Sudan and railways to Ethiopia and Uganda from the Indian Ocean coast.
But the area has been hit by a recent wave of deadly attacks, largely claimed by Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab militants but which Kenyatta has blamed on "local political networks".
On Thursday, Kenyatta said the massacres had been fuelled by companies seizing land covering a vast coastal zone nearly the size of Luxembourg "under dubious and corrupt circumstances".
The land, stretching over 2,000 square kilometres (800 square miles) was taken by 22 companies between 2011 and 2012, he said, ordering it to be repossessed.
"This criminal conspiracy has dispossessed individuals and families living in this region of their land and opportunities for improving their well being," Kenyatta added.
"It has also helped fuel the current insecurity being experienced in the region, and frustrated our efforts in building cohesion in the country."
View gallery
Salva Kiir of South Sudan, Mwai Kibaki of Kenya and Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia attend a ground breakin …
- 'Major milestone' -
On Friday, the president said he had approved a $480 million deal with a Chinese company for the first phase of construction of three of the 32 berths planned for the flagship project.
"The signing of this contract... is a major milestone," Kenyatta said in a statement, claiming it would make Kenya the "most attractive transport and logistics hub" in the region.
The project, known as LAPSSET -- the Lamu Port South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor -- includes not only a giant seaport to complement Kenya's hugely overstretched main port in Mombasa, but also a railway, airport and refinery project.
Kenya has set aside 4.45 billion shillings (50 million dollars, 38 million euros) "to immediately commence" building by state-run China Communication Construction Company, Kenyatta said.
Officials said construction at the port -- which has seen little activity since it was formally launched in a ceremony in March 2012 -- would begin as soon as September. The port alone is projected to cost $3 billion.
Under the plans, the port will be able to handle some 24 million tonnes of cargo a year from giant container ships, as well as provide infrastructure to support oil discoveries made in Kenya's arid north.
"Our country must develop the additional transport and infrastructure capacity to harness the immense mineral wealth that our country is now discovering," Kenyatta added.
The port zone is close by the UNESCO-listed tourist island of Lamu, once popular with high-paying visitors and Hollywood celebrities, but now off limits according to most travel warnings issued by Western nations.
Despite Kenyatta's insistence that local groups carried out the attacks, Somalia's Islamists say killings were further retaliation for Kenya's military presence in their country.
Last September, militants killed at least 67 people in an attack on Nairobi's Westgate mall in which were killed. Over 100 people have also died in the Lamu area attacks.
Kenya's Mombasa port currently serves the landlocked nations of Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
But the port is overstretched and businesses complain of delays to clear cargo, a particular problem as it is facing growing competition from ports in neighbouring Tanzania.
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Kenya Airways Unveils First African Female Dreamliner Captain
Kenya Airways has revealed that Captain Irene Koki Mutungi is officially the first African woman to captain its dreamliner, after the arrival of the much anticipated plane last week....
She was recently promoted to be the first African captain on the world’s latest plane, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Mutungi has been a pilot at Kenya Airways for about six years, and has been flying as a First Officer on the 767-300ER, the second largest aircraft in Kenya Airways’ fleet.
According to Kenyaniaje, Mutungi was promoted to fly in the left hand seat of KQ’s latest acquisition after completing her course for type conversion successfully....
Kenya Airways has revealed that Captain Irene Koki Mutungi is officially the first African woman to captain its dreamliner, after the arrival of the much anticipated plane last week....
She was recently promoted to be the first African captain on the world’s latest plane, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Mutungi has been a pilot at Kenya Airways for about six years, and has been flying as a First Officer on the 767-300ER, the second largest aircraft in Kenya Airways’ fleet.
According to Kenyaniaje, Mutungi was promoted to fly in the left hand seat of KQ’s latest acquisition after completing her course for type conversion successfully....
D’banj, Omawumi, Cobhmas Asuquo & More Stars at the White House
04.08.2014 By BellaNaija.com
ONE Campaign ambassador D’banj as well as other African artistes who featured in the song “Cocoa Na Chocolate” to help raise awareness about agriculture in Africa, were snapped in front at the White House.
The stars including Cobhams Asuquo, Omawumi, Femi Kuti and Victoria Kimani are in Washington D.C for the US-Africa Summit to be held today Monday 4th of August.
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is also expected to attend.
Watch Cocoa Na Chocolate Video
19 recording artists. 11 countries. 10 languages. ONE message to African Leaders: Do Agric, It Pays!
The Nigerian acts sharing photos from the press room of the US white house, ahead of the US-Africa leaders summit beginning today, Monday, August 4, 2014....
Photo Credit: Instagram
04.08.2014 By BellaNaija.com
ONE Campaign ambassador D’banj as well as other African artistes who featured in the song “Cocoa Na Chocolate” to help raise awareness about agriculture in Africa, were snapped in front at the White House.
The stars including Cobhams Asuquo, Omawumi, Femi Kuti and Victoria Kimani are in Washington D.C for the US-Africa Summit to be held today Monday 4th of August.
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is also expected to attend.
Watch Cocoa Na Chocolate Video
19 recording artists. 11 countries. 10 languages. ONE message to African Leaders: Do Agric, It Pays!
The Nigerian acts sharing photos from the press room of the US white house, ahead of the US-Africa leaders summit beginning today, Monday, August 4, 2014....
Photo Credit: Instagram
TMNT4000
Superstar
@Dreamestorical what is the young African leaders initiative?
It sounds like the U.S. is trying to in doctrine young Africans for their own gain.
Does anybody know U.S. true intent in this program?
It sounds like the U.S. is trying to in doctrine young Africans for their own gain.
Does anybody know U.S. true intent in this program?
@Dreamestorical what is the young African leaders initiative?
It sounds like the U.S. is trying to in doctrine young Africans for their own gain.
Does anybody know U.S. true intent in this program?
Lol I don't think it's anything insidious. Obama is still black and he had been ignoring the continent for too long. It's about time that he started to catch up.
TMNT4000
Superstar
Obafemi Awolowo University launches the first e-learning degree programmes in Nigeria
Obafemi Awolowo University’s Centre for Distance Learning recently introduced the first eLearning solution of its kind in the country. Their eLearning solution is projected to increase the university student base drastically and provide opportunity for thousands of students to receive accredited undergraduate and post-graduate degrees each year.
The program has been officially approved by the National Universities Commissions. OAU-CDL is now receiving applications for the 2013/2014 academic session in four Degree courses (with more Post-graduate courses coming soon):
I. B.Sc. Accounting
II. B.Sc. Economics
III. B.Ed. Economic Education
IV. B.Ed. Social Studies Education
V. B.Sc. Nursing
Some of the most powerful functions of OAU’s eLearning solution currently allows students to receive lectures directly from approved lecturers, submit assignments, communicate with peers and teaching assistants, participate in group discussions and receive grades all without needing to be within the confines of a physical classroom. Lecturers and teaching assistants would also participate in group discussions and facilitate student learning remotely. Students would only be required to be present on campus for examinations.
According to Prof. Abiola Awosika, the General Manager of Edutech, “The eLearning program is no different from campus-based learning, it is specifically designed to meet the unique and peculiar challenges of education in Africa”.
L-R Babatope Makun (COO Venture Garden Group),Kemi Shonubi (HR Venture Garden Group) & Funmi Ajagbe from First Bank
Speaking on the need for eLearning education in OAU, the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Professor Idowu Bamitale Omole said “We have embraced technology to globalize our learning and improve quality now, the OAU distance learning model involves the application of multimedia technology that support electronic instructional delivery mode (e-Learning), as well as independent learning”.
On whether the eLearning program degree will work, he said “it took hundreds of Lectures and 2 years to develop this program, I believe that the eLearning program we have created will give students flexibility and choice over what, when, at what pace, where, and how they learn”.
Prof.Bamitale Omole (Vice Chancelor Obafemi Awolowo University)
Mr Bunmi Akinyemiju, the Managing Director of Venture Garden Group also added “The total time to complete an online course will be equivalent to that of an on-campus programme and the same degree will be earned as the ones on-campus”.
On how the eLearning program can be accessed, he said “Each student will be required to acquire a customized tablet from which lectures will be received both online and offline mode. This tablet device which is also suited for our environment has a long battery life and allows users to continue to study and receive lectures”.
The OAU eLearning platform is truly a game changer to education, but the real secret is in how the platform has been combined with a tablet device built specifically for the challenges of Africa. This tablet allows students to access all classroom lectures and content without needing constant internet connectivity. The tablet also holds 9 hour battery life, meaning consistent access to power is also not necessary.
Application is strictly online and closes 11:59PM on 29th August 2014.
For more information visit – online.oaucdl.edu.ng
You can also call – 01-3429303 or 08111088498
Obafemi Awolowo University’s Centre for Distance Learning recently introduced the first eLearning solution of its kind in the country. Their eLearning solution is projected to increase the university student base drastically and provide opportunity for thousands of students to receive accredited undergraduate and post-graduate degrees each year.
The program has been officially approved by the National Universities Commissions. OAU-CDL is now receiving applications for the 2013/2014 academic session in four Degree courses (with more Post-graduate courses coming soon):
I. B.Sc. Accounting
II. B.Sc. Economics
III. B.Ed. Economic Education
IV. B.Ed. Social Studies Education
V. B.Sc. Nursing
Some of the most powerful functions of OAU’s eLearning solution currently allows students to receive lectures directly from approved lecturers, submit assignments, communicate with peers and teaching assistants, participate in group discussions and receive grades all without needing to be within the confines of a physical classroom. Lecturers and teaching assistants would also participate in group discussions and facilitate student learning remotely. Students would only be required to be present on campus for examinations.
According to Prof. Abiola Awosika, the General Manager of Edutech, “The eLearning program is no different from campus-based learning, it is specifically designed to meet the unique and peculiar challenges of education in Africa”.
L-R Babatope Makun (COO Venture Garden Group),Kemi Shonubi (HR Venture Garden Group) & Funmi Ajagbe from First BankSpeaking on the need for eLearning education in OAU, the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Professor Idowu Bamitale Omole said “We have embraced technology to globalize our learning and improve quality now, the OAU distance learning model involves the application of multimedia technology that support electronic instructional delivery mode (e-Learning), as well as independent learning”.
On whether the eLearning program degree will work, he said “it took hundreds of Lectures and 2 years to develop this program, I believe that the eLearning program we have created will give students flexibility and choice over what, when, at what pace, where, and how they learn”.
Prof.Bamitale Omole (Vice Chancelor Obafemi Awolowo University)Mr Bunmi Akinyemiju, the Managing Director of Venture Garden Group also added “The total time to complete an online course will be equivalent to that of an on-campus programme and the same degree will be earned as the ones on-campus”.
On how the eLearning program can be accessed, he said “Each student will be required to acquire a customized tablet from which lectures will be received both online and offline mode. This tablet device which is also suited for our environment has a long battery life and allows users to continue to study and receive lectures”.
The OAU eLearning platform is truly a game changer to education, but the real secret is in how the platform has been combined with a tablet device built specifically for the challenges of Africa. This tablet allows students to access all classroom lectures and content without needing constant internet connectivity. The tablet also holds 9 hour battery life, meaning consistent access to power is also not necessary.
Application is strictly online and closes 11:59PM on 29th August 2014.
For more information visit – online.oaucdl.edu.ng
You can also call – 01-3429303 or 08111088498
Had to do a powerpoint in school (Australia) on Ghana the other day, found out quite alot of interesting information. For example as has been stated in this thread, some of the fastest growing economies in the world are in Africa, and in the last few years there has been a massive spike in internet access. Not to mention countries like Ghana have universal health care. Alot of ignorant westerners make these assumptions about Africa which aren't actually true.
@Dreamestorical what is the young African leaders initiative?
It sounds like the U.S. is trying to in doctrine young Africans for their own gain.
Does anybody know U.S. true intent in this program?
some info .... funny that we have water issues in ohio and detroit
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
From Africa to FIU, young leaders find some inspiration
By Jeffrey Pierre
Under an Obama administration initiative, 25 young African leaders learned public administration and other skills at FIU.
Scholars discuss leadership goals in their roles back home in Africa as part of President Obama's Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders training at Florida International University on Thursday, July 24, 2014. The visiting scholars receive leadership training that will help them in their work advocating for human rights, access to education and water sanitation, among other issues.
After six weeks at Florida International University, Danbala Garba leaves with much more than good memories. The Nigerian human rights advocate plans to return and redouble his efforts on behalf of those seeking justice.
“I intend to work harder and fight through the court, now more than ever,” said Garba, 32. “I’ve been triggered by what I’ve learned here.”
https://youngafricanleaders.state.gov/meet-the-fellows-danbala-garba/
Garba was among 25 young African leaders who spent six weeks at FIU as part of an Obama administration program to groom the next generation of leaders on the continent. The group left FIU on Saturday and plans to meet later in the day with Obama in Washington.
http://news.fiu.edu/2014/07/a-lawye...of-yali-washington-fellow-danbala-garba/79469
FIU was the only university selected in Florida to host the 25 young leaders between the ages of 25 and 35. They were selected from throughout sub-Saharan Africa for the Washington Fellowship for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), which was created in 2010.
The administration selected 500 Africans and assigned them to universities throughout the United States. FIU received 25 based on those interested in public management.
The program focused on young people for a reason: Nearly one in three Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and about 60 percent of the continent’s population is below the age of 35, according to a State Department report.
Kwezi Kondile, a South African fellow, says engaging the youth is a problem he knows all too well. At 26, Kondile is an economic development consultant for McKinsey & Company in South Africa, but in his spare time, he works with an advocacy group called InkuluFreeHeid, a youth-led NGO, to foster social cohesion and democracy.
Specifically, he oversees a project called the National Youth Engagement where he and other youths work with senior leaders on national development policy.
In South Africa’s post-apartheid reconstruction state, Kondile says “with the youth right now, there’s a lot of apathy,” which he works to reverse.
The average age of a South African leader is 63, compared to 19 for the population, Kondile said.
“We have a young continent,” he said. “But what are we doing with these youths? How are we creating opportunities so we can ensure the continuity of our development?”
Each fellow — their backgrounds range from public health to agriculture — work or aspire to serve in all levels of government, the private sector and for non-governmental organizations.
Harriet Yayra Adzofu works as a psychiatric nurse with the Accra Psychiatric Hospital in Ghana and has hosted health talks to spread awareness of the stigma attached to those with mental disorders.
“When I tell people I work with those with mental disorders, they look at me with a third eye,” said Adzofu, 28. “People say you have to be crazy to work with crazy people.”
With the skills and networks she has built through the fellowship, Adzofu says YALI is a major resource for her future plans.
“I plan to start an NGO when I get back,” she said. “I already have some people on board.”
Many of the fellows say they applied for the program, still little-known in the U.S. and Africa, to improve their skills.
At a farewell reception on Thursday, the fellows heaped praise on Susan Webster, the director of training and international research initiatives at FIU, who quarterbacked efforts to bring them to the university.
In her 12 years with the university, Webster has been part of the Training and International Research Initiative, which helps minorities to excel in various fields.
“FIU is near and dear to my heart,” said Webster, a 1987 graduate of FIU. “This program says a lot about who we are as a university.”
Many fellows said the university’s “Worlds Ahead” slogan also speaks to why they were attracted to YALI.
Kondile says he takes pride in having grown up in Eastern Cape — just 40 miles from where Nelson Mandela was born — and in growing up in a family with deep political ties that taught him the importance of being socially active. His family even participated in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which was set up as part of the transition from apartheid to enable victims and perpetrators to come to terms with the country’s past.
Kondile attended Obama’s town hall in Johannesburg in 2013, where he talked about the initiative. Intense security prevented him from shaking the president’s hand, but he left eager to get involved because he wanted to give back to his country and the next generation.
“I consider myself an African first and a South African second,” he said. “If Africa doesn’t benefit, South Africa doesn’t benefit.”
Kwezi Kondile, age 26, from South Africa, far left, passes the yarn to a fellow scholar during a web building activity where the leaders pass the yarn to a peer they wish to recognize and appreciate for their contributions to the group as part of President Obama's Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders training at Florida International University
Theresia Numbi, age 27, cq, from Tanzania, in center, speaks to her fellow leaders during a web building activity where the leaders pass the yarn to a peer they wish to recognize and appreciate for their contributions to the group.
Young African leaders participate in a web building activity where the leaders pass the yarn to a peer they wish to recognize and appreciate for their contributions to the group
Obama to Rename Africa Program for Nelson Mandela
WASHINGTON — Jul 27, 2014, 4:11 PM ET
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
Associated Press
A program designed to foster a new generation of young African leaders will be renamed after former South African President Nelson Mandela, the White House said Sunday.
President Barack Obama, who has said he was one of the untold millions of people around the world who were inspired by Mandela's life, is set to announce the name change at a town hall-style event on Monday in Washington with several hundred young leaders from across sub-Saharan Africa.
The youngsters are participating in the inaugural Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, part of the broader Young African Leaders Initiative that Obama launched in 2010 to support a new generation of leadership there. The fellowship is being renamed as a tribute to Mandela, who died last December at age 95.
Obama announced the fellowship during a stop in South Africa last summer. It connects young African leaders to leadership training opportunities at top U.S. universities.
In remarks at Monday's event, Obama also was announcing new public-private partnerships to create more programs for young African leaders, including four regional leadership centers across Africa, online classes and other resources, the White House said.
Mandela spent 27 years in jail under apartheid, South Africa's former system of white minority rule, before eventually leading his country through a difficult transition to democracy. In 1994, he became the first democratically elected leader of a post-apartheid South Africa.
This week's events with the next generation of young African leaders are a lead-in to the inaugural U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, being held Aug. 4-6 in Washington. About 50 African leaders are expected to attend what the White House says will be the largest gathering any U.S. president has held with African heads of state and government.
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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
From Africa to FIU, young leaders find some inspiration
By Jeffrey Pierre
Under an Obama administration initiative, 25 young African leaders learned public administration and other skills at FIU.
Scholars discuss leadership goals in their roles back home in Africa as part of President Obama's Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders training at Florida International University on Thursday, July 24, 2014. The visiting scholars receive leadership training that will help them in their work advocating for human rights, access to education and water sanitation, among other issues.
After six weeks at Florida International University, Danbala Garba leaves with much more than good memories. The Nigerian human rights advocate plans to return and redouble his efforts on behalf of those seeking justice.
“I intend to work harder and fight through the court, now more than ever,” said Garba, 32. “I’ve been triggered by what I’ve learned here.”
https://youngafricanleaders.state.gov/meet-the-fellows-danbala-garba/
Garba was among 25 young African leaders who spent six weeks at FIU as part of an Obama administration program to groom the next generation of leaders on the continent. The group left FIU on Saturday and plans to meet later in the day with Obama in Washington.
http://news.fiu.edu/2014/07/a-lawye...of-yali-washington-fellow-danbala-garba/79469
FIU was the only university selected in Florida to host the 25 young leaders between the ages of 25 and 35. They were selected from throughout sub-Saharan Africa for the Washington Fellowship for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), which was created in 2010.
The administration selected 500 Africans and assigned them to universities throughout the United States. FIU received 25 based on those interested in public management.
The program focused on young people for a reason: Nearly one in three Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and about 60 percent of the continent’s population is below the age of 35, according to a State Department report.
Kwezi Kondile, a South African fellow, says engaging the youth is a problem he knows all too well. At 26, Kondile is an economic development consultant for McKinsey & Company in South Africa, but in his spare time, he works with an advocacy group called InkuluFreeHeid, a youth-led NGO, to foster social cohesion and democracy.
Specifically, he oversees a project called the National Youth Engagement where he and other youths work with senior leaders on national development policy.
In South Africa’s post-apartheid reconstruction state, Kondile says “with the youth right now, there’s a lot of apathy,” which he works to reverse.
The average age of a South African leader is 63, compared to 19 for the population, Kondile said.
“We have a young continent,” he said. “But what are we doing with these youths? How are we creating opportunities so we can ensure the continuity of our development?”
Each fellow — their backgrounds range from public health to agriculture — work or aspire to serve in all levels of government, the private sector and for non-governmental organizations.
Harriet Yayra Adzofu works as a psychiatric nurse with the Accra Psychiatric Hospital in Ghana and has hosted health talks to spread awareness of the stigma attached to those with mental disorders.
“When I tell people I work with those with mental disorders, they look at me with a third eye,” said Adzofu, 28. “People say you have to be crazy to work with crazy people.”
With the skills and networks she has built through the fellowship, Adzofu says YALI is a major resource for her future plans.
“I plan to start an NGO when I get back,” she said. “I already have some people on board.”
Many of the fellows say they applied for the program, still little-known in the U.S. and Africa, to improve their skills.
At a farewell reception on Thursday, the fellows heaped praise on Susan Webster, the director of training and international research initiatives at FIU, who quarterbacked efforts to bring them to the university.
In her 12 years with the university, Webster has been part of the Training and International Research Initiative, which helps minorities to excel in various fields.
“FIU is near and dear to my heart,” said Webster, a 1987 graduate of FIU. “This program says a lot about who we are as a university.”
Many fellows said the university’s “Worlds Ahead” slogan also speaks to why they were attracted to YALI.
Kondile says he takes pride in having grown up in Eastern Cape — just 40 miles from where Nelson Mandela was born — and in growing up in a family with deep political ties that taught him the importance of being socially active. His family even participated in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which was set up as part of the transition from apartheid to enable victims and perpetrators to come to terms with the country’s past.
Kondile attended Obama’s town hall in Johannesburg in 2013, where he talked about the initiative. Intense security prevented him from shaking the president’s hand, but he left eager to get involved because he wanted to give back to his country and the next generation.
“I consider myself an African first and a South African second,” he said. “If Africa doesn’t benefit, South Africa doesn’t benefit.”
Kwezi Kondile, age 26, from South Africa, far left, passes the yarn to a fellow scholar during a web building activity where the leaders pass the yarn to a peer they wish to recognize and appreciate for their contributions to the group as part of President Obama's Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders training at Florida International University
Theresia Numbi, age 27, cq, from Tanzania, in center, speaks to her fellow leaders during a web building activity where the leaders pass the yarn to a peer they wish to recognize and appreciate for their contributions to the group.
Young African leaders participate in a web building activity where the leaders pass the yarn to a peer they wish to recognize and appreciate for their contributions to the group
Obama to Rename Africa Program for Nelson Mandela
WASHINGTON — Jul 27, 2014, 4:11 PM ET
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
Associated Press
A program designed to foster a new generation of young African leaders will be renamed after former South African President Nelson Mandela, the White House said Sunday.
President Barack Obama, who has said he was one of the untold millions of people around the world who were inspired by Mandela's life, is set to announce the name change at a town hall-style event on Monday in Washington with several hundred young leaders from across sub-Saharan Africa.
The youngsters are participating in the inaugural Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, part of the broader Young African Leaders Initiative that Obama launched in 2010 to support a new generation of leadership there. The fellowship is being renamed as a tribute to Mandela, who died last December at age 95.
Obama announced the fellowship during a stop in South Africa last summer. It connects young African leaders to leadership training opportunities at top U.S. universities.
In remarks at Monday's event, Obama also was announcing new public-private partnerships to create more programs for young African leaders, including four regional leadership centers across Africa, online classes and other resources, the White House said.
Mandela spent 27 years in jail under apartheid, South Africa's former system of white minority rule, before eventually leading his country through a difficult transition to democracy. In 1994, he became the first democratically elected leader of a post-apartheid South Africa.
This week's events with the next generation of young African leaders are a lead-in to the inaugural U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, being held Aug. 4-6 in Washington. About 50 African leaders are expected to attend what the White House says will be the largest gathering any U.S. president has held with African heads of state and government.
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