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In my latest piece for Halal Reporters with support from ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication, I analysed how lack of an education sector plan is responsible for the high rate of out-of-school children in Gombe state and why the government must act now. According to data from the state ministry of education, 624,416 children are out of school, with approximately 300,000 of them being girls. The glaring challenges facing the education sector are the consequences of operating without a State Education Sector Plan (SESP) or Education Sector Plan (ESP), let alone a gender-responsive ESP. Continue reading here: Why Gombe needs a gender-responsive education sector plan By Muhammad Auwal Ibrahim https://lnkd.in/dsNYH-uv #Journalism #Media #Media #Arewa #Gombe #Education #GRESP #ChangeReportingFellowship

Happy New Year!🎉 This new year, Nigerians deserve policies that will put them first, ensuring 2025 is not a repeat of 2024. Here’s to an Impactful 2025!✨️🎉 #happynewyear #happynewyear2025 #impacthouse

2024 in Summary: The Good, the Bad, and the Just Plain Ridiculous As we wave goodbye to 2024, let’s revisit some headlines that made us laugh, cry, and scream, ‘Are you serious right now?!’ January ‘No Gree for Anybody’: Apparently, even harmless slogans couldn't escape the long arm of the Nigerian police. Plateau Killings: When the Chief of Defence Staff blamed ‘embarrassment’ for deadly attacks, we had to remind him that embarrassment doesn’t kill people; weak strategies do. February Customs Smuggling: Customs officers or customer officers for the black market? Tramadol and motorcycles don’t smuggle themselves. August to December From fuel hikes to protesting minors, airstrikes to tax reforms, 2024 was a masterclass in what-not-to-do governance. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dqxhfcHP

As the carol says, 'Joy to the world'! But joy needs a foundation. And it starts with leaders who don’t just speak unity but act it out. Our Advocacy ASKs for Santa’s List (aka Nigerian Leaders): 1. Unity that shows up as actionable, inclusive governance, not just holiday speeches. 2. Salaries paid on time, so civil servants can celebrate like everyone else. 3. Policies that put people first, ensuring 2025 does not feel like a repeat of 2024. From all of us at ImpactHouse, we wish you a Christmas filled with reflection and a New Year of action. #ImpactHouse #MerryChristmas

Happy Birthday to Our Visionary Founder, Olúwafémi Adéríbigbé! Today, we celebrate an incredible leader, mentor, and advocate for meaningful change, Femi Aderibigbe, the Founder and Board Chair of ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication. Your steadfast dedication to advancing our mission of elevating meaningful conversations and fostering citizen-driven change across Africa is a source of inspiration to us all. As you mark another year, we honour your passion, dedication, and vision that continues to light the path for us all. Here's to more milestones, achievements, and the impactful legacy you are building. #impacthouse

Gender-based Violence remains a critical human rights issue, violating the fundamental rights to life, dignity, freedom, and security enshrined in international conventions and the Nigerian Constitution. #16DaysOfActivism2024 #ImpactHouse

We’re stunned by the lightning-fast prosecution of Dele Farotimi following his arrest on Tuesday. Why isn’t the same urgency applied to the 57,750 inmates still awaiting trial across Nigeria? While Farotimi’s case moves at ‘remarkable speed,’ we call for the rule of law to be upheld consistently – especially now, when trust in our judicial system is at an all-time low. #impacthouse

From forced and early marriages to physical, mental or sexual assault. One in three Nigerian women have experienced physical violence by age 15. Violence against women is evident in many forms, including domestic, verbal, and physical abuse, rape and sexual assault, early and forced marriages, incest, female genital cutting, acid baths and outright killing. Women continue to suffer all forms of degradation and deprivation in public and private spaces and this trend must be addressed. The commodification of the female child, the lack of awareness and sensitisation on the negative impact of violence against women and girls, the lack of protection for survivors, and social norms that promote child marriage are some of the challenges that need to be addressed. As the world marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim should push for the full domestication and implementation of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP) and the Child Rights Act across all 36 states, ensuring survivors have access to justice and protection. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #16DaysofActivism

ImpactHouse CfDC @ #MDC24! We’re thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, John Andah, will be attending the Media and Development Conference 2024 (MDC24), which begins today in Abuja, Nigeria. This three-day event, organised by Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, will bring together over 250 delegates, including media practitioners, civil society leaders, technology experts, government agencies, and international stakeholders. Under the theme, "Navigating Global Shifts: Media and Technology for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Africa", the conference will explore the transformative role of media and technology in driving equitable and sustainable development across the continent. At ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication (ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication), we envision an Africa of informed and active citizens driving sustainable development. This aligns perfectly with MDC24's goal of fostering media innovation and collaboration to empower communities and address critical challenges in Africa. We look forward to sharing ideas, forging partnerships, and contributing to conversations that will shape the future of media and development in Africa. #MDC24 #MediaDevCon24 #CJIDat10 #ImpactHouse #InclusiveDevelopment

Aisha Danlami, a 17- year-old girl and student of Gwallameji Secondary School, Bauchi, faces challenges in having to fend for herself and attend classes as a child with special needs. https://lnkd.in/dTRhuRyY As pointed out by our Change Reporting fellow, Charles Ugo Agwam, in this report, obstacles like the ones faced by Aisha have led to alarming dropout rates, poor academic performance, and restricted opportunities for girls and boys with disabilities in Bauchi State. Without a gender-responsive State Education Sector Plan (SESP), girls with disabilities would face endless daunting challenges such as inaccessible schools and classrooms, limited adaptive learning materials, untrained teachers, social stigma and discrimination, and financial constraints. By adopting GRESP principles, Bauch State can implement a gender-responsive SESP that can address the unique challenges faced by physically challenged girls.