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EiE Nigeria Weekly Update Friday January 27, 2017
#TheCrux; Global Leader & #BBOG
EiE Nigeria Weekly Update Friday, January 27, 2017
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” ― Desmond Tutu (Social Rights Activist)
The Crux: Off-grid and Renewables
EiE partnered with DW Media and Channels TV to host the 3
episode of “
The Crux
” which was aired live on Channels Television on Wednesday, January 25
. The discussion focused on “
Off-grid and Renewables
”. The Ministry of Power, alternative power suppliers and other stakeholders participated in the conversation.
Election Watch: Edo Bye-election
‘A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims...but accomplices.’ - George Orwell
Tomorrow, January 28
, citizens of Edo State in Etsako Federal Constituency will go to the polls to elect a new House of Representative member to fill the seat vacated by Mr Philip Shuaibu, now Deputy Governor of the state.
In Etsako? Adopt a polling unit
and use
to report happenings!
BBOG Report on “Guided Tour of the North East”
Having participated in the guided tour of Sambisa forest, the #BringBackOurGirls movement issued a
on their participation in the guided tour. The movement commended the Nigerian Air Force for their commitment, capability, motivation and professionalism.
However, the advocacy for the release of the remaining #ChibokGirls still continues.
It will be
1,020 days
on Saturday, January 28
since 279 girls were abducted.
279
abducted.
57
escaped.
3
found.
21
released.
4
infants with our girls.
19
parents dead.
We are
s
till missing
196!
Lend your voice in your own way or join our gatherings:
Abuja
– Unity Fountain, Daily, 5 - 6pm
Lagos
– Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi, Saturdays, 11am-1pm
Lagos
– Ejigbo Local Council Area, Opposite NNPC Ejigbo, 2
& 3
Saturdays, 11am - 1pm
to get periodic updates.
Global Leader Experience, Lagos
The Global Leader Experience is a dynamic and innovative youth programme organized by Common Purpose. This programme with the theme “How Can You Increase Civic Engagement” is designed to help university students develop leadership skills needed to influence the future of the world, as well as establish a genuinely global network. It will be hosted by the University of Lagos.
Are you a Nigerian university student? Apply Now before Monday’s deadline.
