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CSO Mobilizes 1000 Men to Fight Gender Based Violence in Southwestern Nigeria

CSO Mobilizes 1000 Men to Fight Gender Based Violence in Southwestern Nigeria

Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti

In it’s bid to promote Gender Equality and End Gender Based Violence in Nigeria, the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development in partnership with the New Initiative for Social Development (NISD) has launched a Male Feminist Network (MFN) that will act as partners in ending gender based violence and other social vices.

The MFN according to NISD is poised to challenge harmful norms by training 1000 males who will be leaders, professionals and grassroots influencers across all the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.

The NSID said recognizing the role men can play in promoting gender equality and supporting feminist causes will make them allies in the movement for gender justice.

The NSID which is a Civil Society Organisation said the strategic awareness campaigns which tends to fight for women and not to diminish masculinity or undermining men’s rights but rather to challenge patriarchal norms and work towards a more equitable world for all.

Speaking at the launching in Ado Ekiti, the guest lecturer Professor C.T Oluwadare declared that having male feminists as crusaders will go a long way in preventing violence against women and the girl child.

Professor Oluwadare while acknowledging the fact that men too are victims of Gender Based Violence but maintained that women suffer domestic violence and other social vices more than men.

Prof. Oluwadare posited that researchb has shown that female-headed households has higher rates of poverty among women in rural areas.

He was of the opinion that Male feminists should support women’s economic empowerment by promoting equal access to education, employement, political representations and resources.

“While the NSID is targetting men through male dominated professions i.e traditional, religious, trade unions, drivers and institutions.
According to NSID, it is very important that training of men in preserving women values and seeing them as normal human will surely amplify the importance of women in the society” he noted.

” For decades , the conversation around GBV and gender equality in Nigeria has been driven rightly by women and with this project men will not only listen but also lead with humility and responsibility.

” This is not about dragging the roles of men or trying to put women above men but to compliment men with women who are well equipped to compete and succeed in their choice of career” he concluded.

The NSID encouraged the media to always promote gender equality by protecting women rights, values and give them a platform to excel as their male counterparts in the society.

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Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti In it’s bid to promote Gender Equality and End Gender Based Violence in Nigeria, the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development in partnership with

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Lawyers Demand Immediate Release of Local Government Funds in Ondo

Lawyers Demand Immediate Release of Local Government Funds in Ondo

Linus Aleke in Abuja

Lawyers under the banner of “The Ondo Redemption Front” have called for the immediate and unconditional release of local government funds to all local governments in Ondo State, as released by the Federal Government through FAAC.

The lawyers also called on the Federal Government and the Attorney General of the Federation to revisit the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy.

The Chairman of the Ondo Redemption Front, Ayodeji Ologun, made this call while addressing a press conference in Abuja on Monday.

He said: “Our platform is deeply disturbed by the way the current Ondo State Government is strangling local government administration in the state, despite the Federal Government’s efforts to enhance effective governance through functional local government structures.

“Ordinarily, we would have held this press conference in Akure, but our deep concern to draw the attention of the Federal Government to what appears to be the misuse of local government funds in Ondo State has brought us here.

“You may recall that the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation, some time ago, approached the Supreme Court to give life to our local governments. The reliefs sought by the Federal Government were granted, and the Attorney General assured Nigerians — and by extension, the people of Ondo State — that our local governments would have an independent means of accessing their funds directly from the Federation Account, thereby ensuring effective administration at the local level.”

Ologun also demanded the release of audited accounts of all bond proceeds and state finances.

While applauding Governor Aiyedatiwa’s recent commissioning of a mental health and rehabilitation centre in the state, the lawyers urged him to reinvest in healthcare and address the deteriorating infrastructure.

Ologun reminded the governor that pregnant women still face the same long-standing challenges of poor maternal care, while primary healthcare centres across the state continue to struggle with shortages of drugs and basic medical supplies.

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Linus Aleke in Abuja Lawyers under the banner of “The Ondo Redemption Front” have called for the immediate and unconditional release of local government funds to all local governments in

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How NEV Electric is Using Local Manufacturing to Solve Nigeria’s Mass Transit Crisis and Power a Clean Future

How NEV Electric is Using Local Manufacturing to Solve Nigeria’s Mass Transit Crisis and Power a Clean Future

As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, attention is shifting toward the next phase of freedom — one defined not just by political sovereignty but by economic and industrial self-reliance. In the transport sector, NEV Electric Ltd is emerging as a key player shaping that vision, using local manufacturing and clean energy to solve Nigeria’s mass transit challenges.

For decades, Nigeria’s public transport system has relied heavily on imported vehicles and fossil fuels, exposing citizens to fuel price shocks and rising costs. NEV Electric is changing that narrative through an integrated model that combines local assembly, increasing local content manufacturing, and sustainable infrastructure deployment.

The company currently builds its electric buses with 30% local content, incorporating Nigerian components, materials, and labor, with a clear roadmap to reach 70% local content as domestic supply chains expand. This strategy ensures more value remains within the economy, fueling industrial growth, job creation, and technology transfer.

“True independence means being able to design, build, and power what we need with our own hands,” says Mosope Olaosebikan, Founder of NEV Electric. “We’re not just assembling buses; we’re building Nigeria’s transport future — powered by clean energy, local innovation, and sustainable systems.”

So far, NEV Electric has assembled over 120 electric buses in-country, with plans to scale up to 300 units in its next production phase. The company is also deploying 160kW high-capacity fast chargers across Abuja and Lagos — the largest in Nigeria — to support fleet operations and reduce range anxiety for operators.

To make electric mobility affordable, NEV Electric has introduced a Pay-As-You-Drive financing model that enables transport operators and state agencies to adopt EVs without heavy upfront capital. The plan bundles access to the bus, charging, maintenance, and battery into one predictable payment, ensuring smooth fleet transition and easier adoption.

Beyond vehicles, NEV Electric is investing in training programs for Nigerian engineers and technicians in EV assembly, maintenance, and conversion — empowering a new generation of green-skilled workers.

Aligned with Nigeria’s industrialization goals, NEV Electric is positioning the country as a regional hub for electric mobility. The company’s vision extends beyond Nigeria, with plans underway to export its electric buses and technology solutions to other African markets, contributing to the continent’s clean mobility transition.

By integrating local manufacturing, charging infrastructure, and innovative financing, NEV Electric is delivering a homegrown solution to Nigeria’s urban transport needs — one that reduces emissions, lowers operating costs, and builds local capacity.

As the country looks toward a more sustainable future, NEV Electric represents the promise of a new kind of independence — powered by Nigerians, built in Nigeria, and soon exported to Africa.

“Every bus we build is a statement of what’s possible,” Olaosebikan says. “We’re proving that Nigeria can lead Africa’s clean mobility revolution — not by importing the future, but by building it.”

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As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, attention is shifting toward the next phase of freedom — one defined not just by political sovereignty but by economic and industrial self-reliance.