EU-ACT seeks media collaboration with CSOs
The European Union-Agents for Citizen-Driven Transformation (EU-ACT) Programme has called for enhanced synergy between civil society organisations and the media to boost sustainable development in Nigeria.
The EU-ACT focal person in Rivers, Temple Oraeki, made the call during a workshop for partners of EU-ACT, CSOs and media representatives in Port Harcourt on Monday.
Mr Oraeki explained that ACT programmes designed by the EU were in response to the identified need to invest in and engage with CSOs and provide capacity-strengthening support to the selected ones, among other objectives.
He added that ACT was working with over 200 CSOs across 10 states in Nigeria – Rivers, Edo, Sokoto, Kano, Adamawa, Lagos, Plateau, Enugu, Borno and Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Mr Oraeki added that the EU supported over 20 NGOs in Rivers at the frontline, promoting sustainable development in various sectors.
Also speaking, Wonne Afronelly of MyEnvironment MyWealth Nigeria urged the media to assist the CSOs and NGOs in identifying quality content and liaising with them to create sustainable content.
She called on the media to reach out to the grassroots through the organisations, adding that they should always engage the government in every way possible to maintain the trust as the watchdog.
Ms Afronelly, however, noted that funding was important for CSOs to achieve sustainable development.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
FRSC urges caution motorists to drive carefully during rainy season
Mr Kayo urged road users to prioritise safety at all times
Lagos
LASEPA shuts 10 establishments over environmental violations
Mr Ajayi said, “Compliance with environmental regulations is a collective responsibility.”
Abuja
Sales rep arraigned for stealing employer’s wood
A sales representative, Emmanuel Effiong of Kubwa, appeared in the Dutse Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for stealing 105 planks of wood from his employer.
Anti-Corruption
Nigerian-born engineer Banjo Popoola convicted for multimillion-dollar contract fraud in U.S.
In March, Peoples Gazette reported Mr Popoola’s indictment for fraudulently awarding multimillion-dollar construction contracts to his sister and wife in return for kickbacks.
States
Fintiri confident of NSCDC’s capacity to maintain peace, security
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has expressed confidence in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps’s capacity to maintain peace and security in Adamawa.
Politics
Tinubu’s 700km legacy highway to boost national unity: FG
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s 700-kilometre legacy highway will connect states.
