YAHIC Partners with NUJ Bauchi on Women Empowerment, GBV Prevention

  By Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi The Youth Adolescent Health Initiative and Counselling (YAHIC), a non-governmental organization, has announced ...

 

By Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi

The Youth Adolescent Health Initiative and Counselling (YAHIC), a non-governmental organization, has announced a partnership with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, to empower women through Moringa production and promote the prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

Miss Eswayi Ikpi, Executive Director of YAHIC, disclosed this during a consultative visit to the NUJ Secretariat in Bauchi on Monday.

According to Ikpi, the organization is committed to empowering 90 women—15 of whom are persons with disabilities—across three communities in the state.

She explained that the project, funded by the French Embassy Fund for Civil Society Organisations (FEF-OSC), will run from July 2025 to June 2026.

“This initiative goes beyond skills acquisition in Moringa cultivation and processing,” she said. “It aims to tackle poverty, malnutrition, gender inequality, and GBV, while promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices.”

Ikpi emphasized the critical role of the media in amplifying community-driven development efforts and shaping public discourse around gender and social inclusion.

“We are here to seek your guidance and partnership in ensuring the success and visibility of this project as we prepare for its launch next week,” she said. “We also hope to establish a long-term relationship that advances our shared goals of social transformation and community empowerment.”

In response, Mr. Ahmed Kaigama, Vice Chairman of NUJ Bauchi State Council, welcomed the initiative and pledged the union’s support for the project.

He reaffirmed the NUJ’s commitment to promoting gender equity, women’s empowerment, and the fight against GBV through responsible journalism.

Kaigama also commended the holistic approach of the project, reiterating the media’s vital role in raising awareness and driving meaningful change in society.