Stabilizing Vulnerable Communities in Nigeria Is Key for Easing Dependency On Humanitarian Aid

Edward Kallon, resident representative for the United Nations Development Program in Nigeria. (United Nations Development Program)

The Lake Chad basin in Nigeria is on the brink of famine. For seven years, Boko Haram insurgents have descended on communities, driving people from their homes and killing thousands. The level of destruction is breathtaking. But more shocking is the vulnerable position survivors are in now. There are 5.7 million people in northeast Nigeria in urgent need of food, most of them children. This number will continue to rise unless we act.

Gender Interventions in Nigeria Empower Vulnerable Children and Female Caregivers through Education, Economic Strengthening, and Advocacy

By Sarah Mkeryi Amahson

MSH Report

The Head of the Community Development Department led a group of participants during the International Women’s Day rally in Delta State. {Photo credit: Gilbert Ojiakor/MSH.}

In Nigeria, women and girls carry the bulk of the caregiving burden for those infected with HIV and children left vulnerable or orphaned by AIDS. These responsibilities often prevent girls and women from obtaining an education and developing income-generating skills. Compounding these problems are social norms that inhibit girls and women from accessing HIV & AIDS information and services and severely limit their control over their sexuality, thereby leaving them vulnerable to violence and abuse. Other harmful Nigerian customs include depriving girls and women of economic resources and legal rights needed to protect themselves.

UNICEF certifies 825 Nigerian communities free of open defecation

June 27, 2017Agency Report

Open Defecation [Photo Credit: allAfrica]

No fewer than 825 communities in Katsina State have so far been certified as Open Defecation Free (ODF) under the Sanitation, Hygiene and Water in Nigeria II (SHAWN). Aminu Dayyabu, the Executive Director, Katsina State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Katsina. The project was supported by the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF).

BATNF Spends N1bn On Community Development

Magnus Eze, Abuja

— 21st November 2017

 The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) said it has spent N1billion in community development in the last 15 years.

Executive Director, BATNF, Abimbola Okoya, in her opening remarks at the 2017 Dialogue session on smallholder farmers and sustainable agriculture in Nigeria, held in Abuja, on Tuesday, disclosed that the Foundation had, since the maiden dialogue in 2015,  increased support to smallholder farmers by 200 per cent; improving their agricultural practices through capacity building, giving them access to finance through input contribution and linkage to markets.

…Harps On Community Development

Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, an affiliate of TOTAL S.A, says it is committed expressed to work with host communities in Nigeria.

Community empowerment promotes economic growth

Community empowerment promotes economic growth

— Rotarian Sanjeev Tandon

It has been proven that community and regional developments are the easiest way of developing economy of any country. Therefore, public, private sectors, NGO are advised to pull resources together to encourage community empowerment in Nigeria to aid its economic growth.

Ugwuanyi Releases N5m Community Development Fund

Gov Ifeanyi-Ugwuanyi-of-Enugu

Enugu State Government has released the first tranche of N5 million for development projects in each community in the state, the Chairman of the state Traditional Rulers’ Council, Igwe Lawrence Agubuzo, has said. Agubuzo made this known while briefing newsmen at the end of a joint meeting of royal fathers, town union presidents and the State Executive Council in Enugu on Wednesday.

World Bank Satisfied with Nigeria’s Implementation of $215m Community Development Projects

By Adedayo  Akinwale in Abuja

The World Bank has expressed satisfaction over the implementation of $215 million Additional Financing (AF) of the Community and Social Development Projects (CSDP) in Nigeria.

World Bank Lead Specialist, Social Protection and Labour, Abuja, Mr. Foluso Okunmadewa made this known in Abuja at a two-day retreat organised for supervisory ministries and Board of Directors of the Community and Social Development Agencies.

Emir Tasks Volunteer Group On Community Development

Emir Tasks Volunteer Group On Community Development

NAN

September 28, 20171:37

The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on Thursday urged members of the Volunteers of Ilorin Community and Environs (VOICE) to remain in the vanguard of the movement for community development. Sulu-Gambari made the plea when members of the group paid him a courtesy call .

IFAD, FG to Support Community Development Associations in 17 LGs in Sokoto

IFAD, FG to Support Community Development Associations in 17 LGs in Sokoto

By Mohammed Aminu in Sokoto

November 15, 2017

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in collaboration with the federal government has concluded arrangements to support community development associations to boost agricultural businesses in 17 local government areas of Sokoto State.

Swiss Firm Partners Environfocus to Tackle Water- Borne Diseases

By Bertram Nwannekanma

20 November 2017   |   4:14 am

Some school children being taught how to access safe water from LifeStraw community

Despite making substantial progress in developing policies for water supply and sanitation service delivery, Nigeria has faced major challenges in translating these into action.

Ashakacem Signs Community Development Agreement with Communities

Ashakacem Signs Community Development Agreement with Communities

By Gbenga Akinfenwa

18 December 2016   |   2:29 am

Ashakacem

In its bid to develop positive relationship, for the benefit of all stakeholders the management of Ashakacem has signed a community development agreement with its host communities around Maiganga Coal Mine in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.

FMBN to Aid Re-Construction of Insurgency-Ravaged Houses

FMBN to Aid Re-Construction of Insurgency-Ravaged Houses

By Clement Nwoji, Abuja

20 November 2017   |   4:25 am

PHOTO: AFP / STRINGER

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has pledged support to the Borno State government in reconstructing and rehabilitating houses ravaged by the Boko Haram attacks.This is even as the State government has expressed its commitment to return to the National Housing Fund Scheme as part of its efforts towards solving the state’s housing problems.

Cross River State Communities Demand Compensation Over Superhighway Project

Cross River State Communities Demand Compensation Over Superhighway Project

Urban Development

By Anietie Akpan, Calabar

20 November 2017   |   4:25 am

Ongoing clearing of the project site for the super highway. PHOTO: Heinrich Böll Stiftung Nigeria

Some communities in Cross River have decried the commencement of work by the state government on the 275 km superhighway project without meeting the 23 stipulated conditions prescribed by the Federal Government.

Frontline Workers Push Guinea Worm Disease to The Brink Of Eradication

Frontline Workers Push Guinea Worm Disease to The Brink Of Eradication

By Elizabeth Dickinson

23 November 2017

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter tries to comfort 6-year-old Ruhama Issah at Savelugu Hospital as a Carter Center technical assistant dresses Issah's extremely painful Guinea worm wound. Photo by: The Carter Center

ABU DHABI — When Northern Nigeria was down to its last remaining cases of Guinea worm disease, Dr. Adamu Keana Sallau and his team had to get creative. As the Carter Center director for integrated health programs in the country’s Imo and Abia States in Nigeria, Sallau knew that stigma and far flung geography would made it difficult to spot infections — and every case had to be found to end the disease.

PART 3 - Dispelling Media and Public Misconceptions about Community Development as a Discipline and Profession.

PART 3 - Dispelling Media and Public Misconceptions about Community Development as a Discipline and Profession.

Examining the Concept of Community Service and The Practice of Community Development.

As part of our effort at dispelling public misconceptions about community development as a discipline and profession, we will be looking at the concept of community service and community development practice. Community service and community development are two concepts that have been incorrectly and interchangeably used by many. Community development has been confused with the term community service and I suggest that this conceptual confusion must not be under-estimated because of its impact on people who may want to pursue a career/ job in the development field.

The Giant of Africa takes bold strides to invest in early years

The Giant of Africa takes bold strides to invest in early years

                                                    By Amaka Momah-Haruna

                                                          Thu, 11/02/2017

A year ago, if you had asked me how best a child could reach its potential, I would have looked through my myopic, public health, physician’s lens, and responded that making sure children (0-5years) are healthy and well-nourished is all it takes.
However, six months into the World Bank’s “Africa Early Years” fellowship and I realize I would have been abysmally wrong.

The World Needs You. Students for Community and International Development (SCID)

                 The World Needs You.

Students for Community and International Development (SCID)

                                                     

The quest to find solutions to the widespread and increasing levels of poverty and the accompanying human suffering and misery in the developing countries and many parts of the world has propelled and elevated the practice of community and international development as a very viable and growing sector.