The Nigeria-state is underpinned by diversity in ethnicity, religion, and language, an uncommon heritage that Nigerians all-over the world pride themselves on. The celebration of this diversity is what has been tagged “Nigeria day” celebration. The ‘Nigeria day’ celebration is an annual ritual that brings together the Nigerian student community in Grahamstown, in an atmosphere of social harmony. The 2013 edition of ‘Nigeria Day’ held at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa provided an opportunity to celebrate Nigeria diversity-in-Unity and its rich cultural heritage. For the 2013 edition, it was spectacular and memorable in every sense of it. First, it... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – The Republic of Liberia has again made history amongst other countries of the West African Sub-region, with the official launch a Pool Fund for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) for All in Africa. The launch of the WASH Pool Fund took place recently at the 3rd Extraordinary High Level Forum on Water and Sanitation held in the Ivorian Capital, Abidjan. Speaking when he launched the Pool Fund on behalf of the Liberian leader and WaterAid’s Goodwill Ambassador for WASH in Africa, “President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf”, the Board Chairman of the Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation... Continue Reading
…..at Bard College in New York – By Dennis Kabatto – In accordance with preserving the legacy of the formidable writer the late Professor Chinua Achebe, a man who is regularly, described as the father of African literature, The Chinua Achebe Foundation has announced the launching of the inaugural Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum Lecture. “On December 10, 2013, President John Dramani Mahama of the Republic of Ghana will deliver the first Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum in Olin Hall at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. “The Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum is being organized as a high profile international platform to... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – Living Water International Liberia has certificated three communities in Margibi County for their efforts to reach Open Defecation Free status. The three communities include Ambulah, Gaylaylah and Joe Vahn Towns in Gibi and Kakata Districts respectively. Five communities were triggered, three became ODF. The certificates of Declaration awarded the three communities were signed by the Ministries of Health & Social Welfare, Public Works and the Living Water International-Liberia. The new Open Defecation Free (ODF) communities are part of efforts to actualize the process of Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) which sees improved sanitation as... Continue Reading
The World Bank country director for Nigeria, Marie-Francoise Marie-Nelly, earlier this month said that 63% or 100 million Nigerians were destitute, living below the poverty line. In her words, “1.2 billion people live in destitution (around the world) out of which 100 million are Nigerians. Inequality is rising in many developing nations.” Nigeria’s president just “debunked” this via his Chief Economic adviser, Dr Nwanze Okidigbe. Please let’s review. Firstly, it is important to appreciate that the World Bank did not reveal any new figures. This has been the recognized poverty level in Nigeria since 2010 at least. Natural Bureau of... Continue Reading
