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Friday,  October 5, 2018 EiE Nigeria Weekly Update

“I believe in the power of one citizen to stand up against any evil in theirsociety and demand accountability.”-  Oby Ezekwesili (Former Minister of Education)

 #PlateauKillings   

On Wednesday, October 3rd, nineteen people were feared killed in Ariri Village, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State by suspected herdsmen. The attack came on the heels of the invasion of the University of Jos on Monday, October 1st.

In the wake of the recent Plateau killings, it is time for Nigerians to raise their voices and hold their public office holders accountable.  According to the Nigerian Constitution, the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.

We will join other students to protest to Mr President soon. Please reach out to us if you want to support.

 MIPAD Global 100   

EiE’s Executive Director, ‘Yemi Adamolekun, is among the Global Top 100 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in the Humanitarian and Religious Category. MIPAD was created to promote the United Nations; International Decade for People of African Descent (2015 - 2024).Other EiE family members - founders & #RSVP Ambassadors - who were also honored are:Tolu Ogunlesi – Politics & Governance

Omotola Ekeinde -  Media & Culture

Banky W & Adesua – Media & Culture (Power Couples)

Chude Jideonwo -  Humanitarian & Religion

Stella Damasus - Media & Culture

Audu Maikori - Business & Entrepreneurship 

Adebola Williams was honored in the Politics & Governance category in 2017.

Congratulations!!!

 Radio Programmes   

Katsina and Zamfara join the OOTC family next week and you can follow the conversation on #OfficeOfTheCitizen radio programme.

Never forget, the Office of the Citizen is the highest office in the land!

Tweet at @EiENigeria using #OfficeOfTheCitizen to be a part of the conversation.

 1,635 Days in Captivity   

Friday, October 5th, marks 1,635 days since the #ChibokGirls were abducted. 112 of them remain missing, 5 #DapchiGirls unaccounted for and Leah Sharibu still in captivity.

President Buhari called Leah’s mom on Wednesday. “I convey my emotion, the strong commitment of my administration and the solidarity of all Nigerians to you and your family as we will do our best to bring your daughter home in peace and safety,” President Buhari reportedly told the distraught mother.

We shall keep demanding for her release and the remaining 112 #ChibokGirls and all other abductees.

#EducationIsNotACrime #BringBackOurGirls

#BringBackOurGirls

Abuja – Unity Fountain, Daily, 5 – 6pm

Lagos – Falomo Roundabout, Ikoyi, Saturdays, Noon – 1pm

Ejigbo – 64, Adewale Adenuga Street, Orilowo Bus stop via Binta International School (2nd & 4th Saturdays)

Vacancies

There is a vacancy at EiE Nigeria.

• IT & Database Manager

YWC Call for Proposals: Be Bold. Be Creative. Get Support

The Youth for Water and Climate #YWC Platform is looking for youth-led projects for its call for proposals “Be Bold. Be Creative. Get Support.” which has been designed to identify, encourage and support youth engagement related to water management and climate change adaptation. The selected projects will receive financial support up to 3500 Euros each... Read more

Deadline: October 16th

Have a great weekend!

The EiE Nigeria Team