Multiple News (Print and Video): OCI Foundation moves to promote girl child education in Northern region; Appoints Yobe female first class graduate ambassador (01/2024)

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SOURCE 1 (Video): Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN)

SOURCE 2: BluePrint News, Nigeria  

SOURCE 3: Vanguard News, Nigeria

SOURCE 4: Global Sentinel, Nigeria

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FOUNDATION HONOURS FIRST CLASS FEMALE GRADUATE IN YOBE, APPOINTS HER AMBASSADOR

Source: Blue Print News (11/1/2024) By Ene Oshaba

The best graduating student in the Department of Physics at Yobe State University, Damaturu, Ms Surayya Muhammed Kabir, has been appointed as the Girl-Child Education Ambassador of an International NGO, the OCI Foundation.

In a statement made available by the Organization’s Champion in Yobe state, Mr. Bashir Muhammad Rancass, the award was presented to Ms Kabir at her family house in Gashua town, Bade Local Government Area in Yobe state.

According to the statement, Mr. Rancass, represented the Australian-based President of the Foundation, Dr Chris Onyebuchi Ifediora, stated that the “OCI Foundation Girl-Child Education Ambassador” would help in promoting education for the girl-child in Nigerian communities where the female folk are disadvantaged, particularly in the Northern part.

“Once she commences her mandatory one-year service with the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), will help sensitize Nigerians on the dangers of breast and cervical cancers along with the need for early screenings.

“Since February 2022, the OCI Foundation officially partners with the NYSC and the Nigerian Cancer Society on its Arm Our Youths Campaign, a nationwide project that the promotes anti-breast and anti-cervical cancer messages to Nigerians on a regular basis.

Mr Rancass further commended Ms Kabir’s hard work and dedication to studies, which earned her the excellent result, as well her parents for the support towards achievement academic excellence.

He therefore urged the Yobe State Government and people to sustain the support for girl child education, as this will lead to the rapid growth of, not only the State, but the entire nation.

Responding, Surrayya expressed her gratitude to the OCI Foundation for the recognition, stating the gift was not only meant for her, but for the entire girls aiming for education. Her secondary school Principal, Alhaji Nuhu Usma, who spoke on behalf Surraya’s father, expressed their heartfelt gratitude.

Since being established in 2016, the OCI Foundation has been at the forefront of the promotion of women-friendly activities across Nigeria, with multiple programs on health, education, social welfare.

Recall that the “Arm Our Youths” Campaign with the NYSC, the Foundation worked with the 9th Nigerian National Assembly to facilitate two legislative bills in 2023. One was on Sexual and Gender-based Violence, while the other was to inculcate anti-cancer teachings into the curriculum of all senior secondary schools and colleges if education in Nigeria.

OCI Foundation moves to promote girl child education in Northern region; Appoints Yobe female first class graduate ambassador.

Source: Vanguard News (10/1/2024) By Luminous Jannamike

ABUJA – In a bid to champion girl-child education in regions where disparities persist, the OCI Foundation has named Ms Surayya Muhammed Kabir, the best graduating student in the Department of Physics at Yobe State University, as its Girl-Child Education Ambassador.

The announcement was made by Mr. Bashir Muhammad Rancass, the OCI Foundation’s Champion in Yobe State, during a presentation ceremony held in Gashua Town, Bade Local Government Area.

Mr. Rancass, representing Dr. Chris Ifediora, the Foundation’s President, highlighted the significance of this appointment in addressing educational imbalances, particularly in the Northern part of Nigeria.

Transitioning from the accolades for Ms. Kabir, Mr. Rancass unveiled additional responsibilities for the ambassador.

He stated, “Once she commences her mandatory one-year service with the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), she will help sensitize Nigerians on the dangers of breast and cervical cancers along with the need for early screenings.”

He underscored that this initiative aligns with the OCI Foundation’s ongoing Arm Our Youths Campaign, in collaboration with the NYSC and the Nigerian Cancer Society since February 2022.

Commending Ms. Kabir’s dedication and academic excellence, Mr. Rancass acknowledged the crucial role played by her parents in supporting her journey.

He also urged the Yobe State Government and the people to sustain their support for girl-child education, emphasizing its positive impact on both the state and the nation.

Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Ms. Kabir remarked that the gift symbolizes not just her individual achievement but stands as a testament for all girls aspiring for education.

Her sentiments were echoed by Alhaji Nuhu Usman, her secondary school Principal, who spoke on behalf of Ms. Kabir’s father, expressing heartfelt appreciation.

Established in 2016, the OCI Foundation has been a pioneer in advancing women-friendly initiatives across Nigeria, focusing on health, education, and social welfare. In addition to its collaboration with the NYSC on cancer awareness, the Foundation played a role in facilitating two legislative bills in 2023, addressing Sexual and Gender-based Violence and integrating anti-cancer teachings into the national secondary school curriculum.

As the OCI Foundation takes a significant step towards promoting girl-child education in the Northern region, Ms. Surayya Muhammed Kabir stands as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring young women in Nigeria.

OCI FOUNDATION HONOURS FIRST CLASS FEMALE GRADUATE IN YOBE; APPOINTS HER GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION AMBASSADOR

SOURCE: Global Sentinel; By Ene Oshaba (10/1/24) .

The best graduating student in the Department of Physics at Yobe State University, Damaturu, Ms Surayya Muhammed Kabir, has been announced as the Girl-Child Education Ambassador of an International NGO, the OCI Foundation.

In a signed statement made available by the Organization’s Champion in Yobe State, Mr. Bashir Muhammad Rancass, the awaed was presented to Ms Kabir at her family house in Gashua Town, Bade Local Government Area in Yobe State.

According to the statement, Mr. Rancass, represented the Australian-based President of the Foundation, Dr Chris Onyebuchi Ifediora, stated that the “OCI Foundation Girl-Child Education Ambassador” would help in promoting education for the girl-child in Nigerian communities where the female folk are disadvantaged, particularly in the Northern part.

“Once she commences her mandatory one-year service with the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), will help sensitize Nigerians on the dangers of breast and cervical cancers along with the need for early screenings.

“Since February 2022, the OCI Foundation officially partners with the NYSC and the Nigerian Cancer Society on its Arm Our Youths Campaign, a nationwide project that the promotes anti-breast and anti-cervical cancer messages to Nigerians on a regular basis.

Mr Rancass further commended Ms Kabir’s hard work and dedication to studies, which earned her the excellent result, as well her parents for the support towards achievement academic excellence.

He therefore urged the Yobe State Government and people to sustain the support for girl child education, as this will lead to the rapid growth of, not only the State, but the entire nation.

Responding, Surrayya expressed her gratitude to the OCI Foundation for the recognition, stating the gift was not only meant for her, but for the entire girls aiming for education. Her secondary school Principal, Alhaji Nuhu Usma, who spoke on behalf Surraya’s father, expressed their heartfelt gratitude.

Since being established in 2016, the OCI Foundation has been at the forefront of the promotion of women-friendly activities across Nigeria, with multiple programs on health, education, social welfare. Recall that the “Arm Our Youths” Campaign with the NYSC, the Foundation worked with the 9th Nigerian National Assembly to facilitate two legislative bills in 2023.

One was on Sexual and Gender-based Violence, while the other was to inculcate anti-cancer teachings into the curriculum of all senior secondary schools and colleges if education in Nigeria.