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FutureAssured@6: Aisha Buhari reaffirms commitment to maternal, child health
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has reaffirmed her commitment to providing the needed support for women and children, especially girl-child education.
Mrs Buhari was speaking in an event to mark the 6th anniversary of her foundation, the Future Assured Initiative at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, on Thursday, in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Future Assured Initiative is a component of the Aisha Buhari Foundation
She also appealed to the relevant stakeholders and other development partners not to relent in the effort to support the course of women and children.
She said that the achievements recorded by the foundation were due to a collaborative partnership and support from local and international donor organisations which are used to the benefit of the less privileged.
“I appeal to partners and other stakeholders not to relent in your effort to support the course to improve the living standard for women and children.
“Because your commitment and support to Future Assured remained significant in deepening our collective efforts and investment to the development of this country.
“I, therefore, urged all stakeholders to pay particular attention to the recurrent deficit in developmental spheres of our lives, especially the welfare of women and children who form part of the larger population of our country.
Mrs Buhari said the aim of the event was to appraise the journey so far by examining the successes and challenges faced by the foundation with a view to addressing them.
“ The celebration of the 6th anniversary of Future Assured will not be complete without taking stoke of our achievements and challenges so far.
“Future Assured has made a lot of progress worth sharing with you today, we share to inspire others; we equally anticipate feedback for sustainable actions in future.
“The journey began six years ago when at its inception Future Assure became committed to advocacy and support in three formative areas of Health and Nutrition, Girl-Child Education, Women and Youths Empowerment.
“ I feel proud to state categorically that the Future Assured started with only advocacy at inception and now it has succeeded in carrying out developmental activities and projects,” she said.
According to her, the projects have redirected impact on the lives of women, children and youths, especially, girl-child education.
In his address, the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, extolled the resilience and doggedness of the first lady in providing the needed support to women and children, especially the women and youths educational empowerment programme.
Osinbajo commended the first lady for providing the needed support to victims of flood disaster and insurgency in the FCT and North-East.
He expressed the need for stakeholders to pay attention to the future of our children as exemplified by the Aisha Buhari Foundation.
“The Educational initiative, especially the Youths Educational Empowerment Programme YEEP and the support for girl-child education, support to IDPs that return to the communities with relief materials, Building of Schools and Orphanages and distribution of Future Assured nutritional Packs.
“ Free Medical outreach for women, children and the aged mothers in some states of the federation,“ he said.
In his remark, the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, commended the first lady`s complementary role in driving the health sector initiatives through the Aisha Buhari Foundation.
Ehanire expressed confidence that the Future Assured track record will ensure better results in health outcomes.
“I have no doubt that, many women, children and adolescent, especially the rural poor and the vulnerable had in one way or another from the programme, the strong advocacy for health, wellbeing and education of women, children and adolescent, in particular, girl-child education and empowerment has been consistent.
“ The Federal Ministry of Health has in the last six years engaged in a partnership with the Aisha Buhari Foundation in several fronts and collaborated with the Future Assured in the areas of Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition.
“We have enjoyed tremendous support from the first lady and from the foundation team to drive health sector initiatives, worthy of mention was the inauguration of the national zero water campaign in August 2019.
“The advocacy and mobilisation programme with the general objective of increasing the proportion of infants who are put to their mothers’ breastmilk within an hour of birth, raising the proportion of infants exclusively breastfeed,” Ehanire said(NAN)
…Church leaders accuse Welsh counterparts of “spiritual decadence” and “abandonment of faith”
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has issued a forceful condemnation of the election of Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann, an openly lesbian cleric, as the Archbishop of Wales. The move is the latest in a series of developments that have deepened divisions within the global Anglican Communion over sexuality and doctrine.
In a statement from Primate The Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, the church denounced the election as a “serious departure from biblical teaching” and a sign of “spiritual decadence” and “an outright abandonment of the faith once delivered to the saints.”
Archbishop Ndukuba warned that Bishop Vann’s elevation compromises the Anglican Church’s global mission and could obstruct evangelism. He compared the situation to the controversial tenure of Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori, former Presiding Bishop of the U.S. Episcopal Church, who also faced intense criticism from conservative Anglicans for her progressive views.
The Primate accused Bishop Vann of being complicit in the “ongoing crisis” around same-sex issues, stating that the election is a “clear revelation that many who claim to be members of the body of Christ cannot endure sound doctrine” (2 Timothy 4:3–4).
The Church of Nigeria called on Anglicans worldwide to reject “rebels” and “apostates” and to instead support conservative bodies like the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON).
“The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) condemns, unequivocally rejects, and will not recognize the election of Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann as Archbishop of Wales,” Ndukuba declared. He concluded with a solemn warning that without repentance, the Church in Wales risks losing “complete relevance” and its leaders will face judgment.
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba, has called on political leaders to prioritize the welfare of citizens.
During a recent church service in Abuja, Ndukuba noted that many Nigerians are struggling with challenges brought on by the global economic downturn. He urged state and local governments to implement new initiatives to lessen the impact on their communities.
The Primate also stressed that the federal government must effectively monitor its programs to ensure that Nigerians fully benefit from the nation’s democratic gains. He argued that if the current administration can effectively tackle corruption, the country would significantly benefit from the economic policies of President Tinubu’s government.
Ndukuba concluded by asking the congregation to continue praying for those in authority, remain committed to national unity, and show love and support for the less privileged. He also tasked the newly inducted members of the Church Mothers’ Guild with aggressively spreading the gospel.
Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has expressed deep concern about the current situation in Nigeria.
Enenche stated that the nation is under an evil spell due to the economic hardship affecting the country. He described Nigeria as being covered by a “blanket of sorcery and darkness,” leading many citizens to endure poverty and hardship in silence.
“There’s a blanket of sorcery and darkness over this nation—an evil spell making people tolerate what should provoke outrage,” he wrote.
In a post on his official X account on Thursday, the cleric highlighted the economic struggles faced by many Nigerians, noting that an increasing number of church members now line up after services not for spiritual counselling or prayer, but to help with basic needs such as rent, school fees, food, and medical bills.
“People are suffering. Pastors are exhausted. Members now queue after service not for prayer, but for assistance,” he lamented.
He also criticised political leaders for their insensitivity and failure to address the dire situation across the country.
“Yet, the leaders act as though nothing is wrong. This is not normal—it is witchcraft. It is a spell of patience in captivity, leading to a demonic tolerance of suffering.”
Calling for divine intervention, Enenche declared, “Let every evil spell over this land be broken! Let those misruling with arrogance and mocking the people’s pain face divine judgment. They shall not see the celebration of their wickedness.”
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