PERUSE - Friday, January 22, 2021

A Female President of Nigeria!

January 22, 2021 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Friday, January 22, 2021

“There is always a light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” – Amanda Gorman(American Poet)

Dear Active Citizen, 

Who says it can't be done?

The United States of America swore in its first-ever female Vice President, Kamala Harris, on

Wednesday, January 20th.

It was indeed a historic moment for the people of America and women around the world!

Ms Harris stands on the shoulders of all women in the world – as the face of equity and justice; a wake-up call, and a clear role model that no height is unattainable.

We were also glad to see former first ladies

Michelle Obama,

Laura Bush

&

Hillary Clinton,

who have also made their marks on history in different capacities.

#MyLG Town Hall Meeting

The #myLG Town Hall meeting held yesterday in Ebonyi State.

The project is aimed at ensuring active citizens' participation in local governance.

In attendance were Local Government Secretaries, Directors of Personnel Management (DPM), the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Inter-party and Labour Matters, representatives from the Ministry of Budget & Planning; and the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters, Rural Development, Political Parties & Religious Leaders.

They deliberated on issues affecting local governance in the state, proffered possible solutions and

reiterated the need for citizens' participation in local governance.

#myLG is ongoing in Ebonyi & Zamfara States.

Join us for the first edition of

Thursday Talks

in 2021 as we talk about Education Financing.

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) was on strike for 9 months last year. This model is NOT working!

to join the conversation!

We also welcome

as our media partner this year!

Do you have a brilliant idea for a podcast? Then, this is for you!

The BBC World Service is looking for the most creative, interesting and original podcast idea, which can be a success around the world.

This is open to people living in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.

for details on eligibility, mode of application and prize.

Have you submitted your

? No? Hurry up!

You have less than a week to propose a session for the

10th edition of RightsCon which will hold June 7 - 11, 2021 online.

The deadline to submit your application is

Tuesday, January 26th.

Consult

for your application.

Have questions as you work on your proposal?

with the AccessNow team.

Have a great weekend!The EiE Nigeria Team