FCT ABUJA, COMMUNITY DIED FROM TAKING MUDDY AND SANDY WATER

 DRINKING DIRTY WATER CAUSES DEATH. 

"Access to clean water is one of our most basic human needs.

However, one in four people in the world does not have access to safe drinking water, which is a major health risk. Unsafe water is responsible for more than a million deaths each year." BY WORLD WATER DATA

Residents are faced with challenges of water born disease, especially the choreala and other related sicknesses.

In Gawu Community, under kuje area council children and women are faced with challenges of health after taking dirty water on the stream, With a population of over 500+ residents, they are faced with the hardship of getting water from the stream. According to a report from Tracka.ng BudgiT Nigeria where it was discovered that the lack of clean water has led to the death of one Mr. Goga Pashe lamented the loss of lives due to water-borne diseases, “What can we do? Nothing, because the government has forgotten us and made us feel as if we are not part of Abuja. Kuje Area Council is one of the five area councils in FCT, which is even closer to town than Abaji and Kwali, but see the kind of suffering we undergo because of lack of good water in this modern day. Is it too much to ask for clean water for this community at this age and time?”

World Health Organisation facts state that :

In 2021, over 2 billion people live in water-stressed countries, which is expected to be exacerbated in some regions as a result of climate change and population growth (1).

In 2022, globally, at least 1.7 billion people use a drinking water source contaminated with faeces. Microbial contamination of drinking water as a result of contamination with faeces poses the greatest risk to drinking water safety.

Safe and sufficient water facilitates the practice of hygiene, which is a key measure to prevent not only diarrhoeal diseases but also acute respiratory infections and numerous neglected tropical diseases.

Microbiologically contaminated drinking water can transmit diseases such as diarrhoea, cholera, dysentery, typhoid, and polio and is estimated to cause approximately 505 000 diarrhoeal deaths each year. 

In 2022, 73% of the global population (6 billion people) used a safely managed drinking-water service – that is, one located on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

According to Maryam, a resident, lamented and said “We have been using this water since I was born in this com

munity. I saw my parents using the same stream water for domestic activities. I’m now married, and my children are using it too. This is the only source of water we have in the community, despite its colour, we keep using it because we have no other choice. My children have always been in and out of our centre, and I have been told by the Nurse in charge that the sicknesses were due to lack of good water. Whenever we treat the sicknesses, it comes back again”

THE AZIZA DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (TADF), EMPOWERS 300 WOMEN IN ABUJA WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING!

In a bid to promote financial inclusion and empower underserved communities, The Aziza Development Foundation (TADF), a non-governmental organization, conducted a comprehensive financial literacy outreach in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The initiative, held from February 19 to 27, 2025, took place in Godoji community (Kuje Area Council) and Kaida-Sabo community (Gwagwalada Area Council), reaching over 300 local women.

The outreach focused on equipping women, particularly female nano-entrepreneurs, with essential business and financial management skills. Participants were trained on topics such as savings, budgeting, micro-insurance, and record-keeping, enabling them to make informed financial decisions.

"At the local level, the financial inclusion gap between genders is a major setback, pushing women and girls further away from financial independence. This is why we are committed to providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve financial inclusion and independence," said Mr. Truben Oripeloye, Program Coordinator for TADF.

One of the trainers, Mr. Garba Abdullahi, emphasized the importance of financial literacy in rural communities, stating, "Having basic financial knowledge will boost their awareness and positively impact their businesses and livelihoods."

This outreach marked TADF’s first initiative in Abuja and the first for the year. The women of Godoji and Kaida-Sabo communities warmly welcomed the trainers, Mr. Garba Abdullahi and Ms. Faridah Oyinkansola Jamiu, showing great enthusiasm for the program. 

"You people (TADF) came to explain to us how to go about the local business, and we are doing business in the market. We also need support. We appreciate your coming to train us." said Saida Kabiru, one of the participants in her show of appreciation for the initiative.

With the success of this initiative, TADF hopes to expand its reach to more communities, ensuring that more women benefit from essential financial education.

Kudos to The Aziza Development Foundation and its dedicated team of volunteers for driving impactful change in Abuja’s local communities.

GROUPS COMMEND THE MANDATE SECRETARIAT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FCT ABUJA

 The Mandate Secretary for Youth Development in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Comrade Abdullahi Suleiman Ango, deserves commendation for his tireless efforts in driving the inclusion of youth policy into President Tinubu's administration in FCT. His dedication to empowering the youth has been evident in his outreach to the sixty-two wards in FCT.¹

Comrade Ango's appointment by President Tinubu marked a significant milestone in the administration's efforts to support youth development. As the Mandate Secretary, he has brought a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to youth advocacy to this vital role.

Under his leadership, the Youth Development Secretariat has been established to coordinate youth-related matters in FCT, providing a platform for the implementation of youth policies and programs. This initiative has the potential to positively impact the lives of thousands of young people in FCT.

Comrade Ango's outreach to the sixty-two wards in FCT demonstrates his commitment to grassroots engagement and his determination to ensure that the youth policy is inclusive and effective. His efforts have not gone unnoticed, and he is widely recognized as a champion of youth development in FCT.

In conclusion, Comrade Abdullahi Suleiman Ango's drive and dedication to youth development in FCT are commendable. His leadership and vision have the potential to transform the lives of young people in FCT, and his efforts deserve recognition and support.

The coordinator of fct undeserved community movement grassroots ( FUCMG) Garba Abdullahi Abuja commended Mr Ango on his stride and strong commitment to building a structural system to ensure the dividend of democracy reached to the people. 

HONORABLE LAWRENCE BITRUS GARKI CHANGING THE NARRATIVE OF LEADERSHIP IN ABUJA

 Honorable Lawrence Bitrus Garki, the present Mandate Secretary to the Fct Abuja has been instrumental in bringing about positive change in the lives of the youth in the region. His tireless efforts and dedication have made a significant impact, and his story is one of hope and progress.

Lawrence Garki took office with a clear vision of empowering the youth in the six area councils of Abuja. His first task was to create a platform for the voices of the young generation to be heard. He initiated town hall meetings and open forums, providing a safe space for the youth to express their concerns, ideas, and dreams. This engagement helped bridge the gap between the government and the young people it serves.

One of his most notable achievements has been in the field of education. Recognizing the importance of quality education in shaping the future of the youth, Honorable Garki launched an initiative of youthrepresentative of the six area council of Abuja . This program has enabled hundreds of young people from underprivileged backgrounds to have hope and vocational training. The impact on the lives of these beneficiaries is immeasurable, as they now have access to opportunities they could only dream of before.

Another key area of focus for Honorable Garki has been youth employment. He initiated various job training programs and partnered with local government to create job opportunities for the youth. As a result, the unemployment rate among the young population in the area councils has seen a significant decline. Lawrence Garki's commitment to fostering economic growth and sustainability has been pivotal in improving the overall standard of living for the youth.

In addition to education and employment, Honorable Garki will also  championed numerous community development projects. He will facilitated the construction of youth centers in each area council, providing spaces for young people to engage in recreational activities, social events, and skill-building workshops. These centers will become hubs of positive social interaction and personal growth for the youth.

Notably, Lawrence Bitrus Garki has been a vocal advocate for gender equality. He has worked to ensure that opportunities and resources are equally accessible to young women, breaking down barriers and stereotypes that hinder their progress. Through his efforts, he has encouraged more young women to actively participate in politics and community leadership.

Under his leadership, the area councils will  witnessed a significant decrease in crime rates among the youth. Honorable Garki believes in the power of mentorship and will  implement  programs where successful individuals from various fields mentor and guide young people, steering them away from a life of crime and towards a path of productivity and achievement.

Finally,  the good work of Honorable Lawrence Bitrus Garki as the Mandate Secretary to the Fct Abuja  is a testament to his unwavering dedication to the betterment of the youth in the region. His initiatives in education, employment, community development, and gender equality will 

transformed the lives of countless young people. Through his vision and hard work, he has given the youth a chance to dream, grow, and contribute positively to their communities, paving the way for a brighter future.

BITRUS LAWRENCE GARKI APPOINTMENT AS A BLESSING TO FCT YOUTHS

 

LAWRENCE APPOINTMENT AS A BLESSING TO FCT YOUTHS.

I want to start by appreciating the man behind the success of Mr Lawrence Garki. 

The appointment came as a surprise and not a surprised because in recent Mr Lawrence have committed himself for the success of the present government and leadership of apc in Abuja. 

Lawrence has took it upon himself to make sure he mobilised youths across the 62 ward of fct and engage them with courage to come out and vote Renew Hope for Mr president. 

More talks in the party as he's appointment came many who were not expecting and got shock of the News for his appointment as the mandate secretary fct area council. 

According to ( anonymous) who lamented and said " we the stakeholders of Apc and party leadership are not part of the appointment given to Mr Lawrence" Some who described  and deliberately said  Mr Lawrence is a PDP member before and  keep saying they are not happy about the outcome and development from Mr president. 

What can they do ?

Nothing it's a win win for all 

He's appointment, has pave way not to be a burden to our first ever minister of special duties and inter governmental to Mr president,  Hon jisalo of Garki. 

This is way means  the present government has kepr to their political promises to the native  and also shows that this government is strongly with the people of fct and many more opportunities are coming.

But, for me I want to categorically said that our prayer is being answered and we appreciate Mr president for making a way for youth inclusion and taking one of us to trust him with an appointment to pilot the area council secretariat.

We wish to extend our heart gratitude and appreciation to our Boss Mr seyi Tinubu who has been the backbone of the letting and lifting the youths for positive change in Abuja. 

We will continue to pray for the success of Mr Bitrus Lawrence Garki. 

Congratulations once again.

ZOKUTU COMMUNITY STORIES

 I visited zokutu community. 

An anonymous gave his experienced speech as at the time of scarsity of water and suffering in their community and what happened to him.

" I want to start by my name, I'm (anonymous) from zokutu community. 

During the time of us staying without water in our community, I have the most Terrible and traumatic time those days, what causes that was that I lost my son, due to chorleala disease and it was as a result of taking the water we have which is the only water, it first came like a mere sickness, I took my son to the clinic here in our community which doesn't have enough staff .there was only one staff who told me that I should go to the general hospital in Abaji area council which is 20km away from zokutu community. 

It was early hours when I took him to the hospital and we waited for him the Doctor to come, after several minutes and hours of waiting, he finally came and give us that directive, he said it is due to this our water we are taking, take him to the general hospital.

Before we got there me and my wife, he gave up on the way.

I couldn't hold my tears and my wife too.

So Terrible and unfortunate event that happened that day to us.

What shall we do now ?

He ask and there was no answer anywhere.

That is the wound that keep occurring to us whenever I think of that and the suffering we go through here in the community." 

Miss Hossana who's a student also narrated her own experienced in the community. 

As a student, I'm currently in SSS3 now said " my name is Hossana I'm a student of government Secondary School Ukya fct Abuja, I'm a science student and I want to study pharmaceutical science in my university level. During that time that we were suffering of water, I used to help my mom to go to the river stream to line up and que, I will wake up by 12am in the middle of the night in this quiet village and go to the stream, before I reach I will see some people already there waiting for their turn to get the water like that, some days I stay up to 10am in the morning and that will be during our break time in the school, that day I will missed the whole class of the morning own, some times I missed test in the school due to the way I'm looking for water for my parents and me, this affects my academic status and life in this my community, but I thank God now that we have good water and is accessible to us, my house not far from this new water we got, is just 50m away from my house" 

Another woman, the community head wife who expressed herself of disappointed then said " my husband and I use to have serous issues then,.I will leave by 1am or 2am just to.make sure I first people in the river, but if got to the river I will see people full there, we kill snake more than 20 times in the river because its in the night they use to come out, we suffered too much on lack of access to good water".

Also 

I engaged him although he's familiar with me already, and he was amazed by seeing me again.

I asked he how the experience was then when there was no water supply. In the community, he gave a general concern to talk about the entire community. 

He said " when you first visited this community, I thought it was going to be like the other once too, many people have come and we were tired of them, AIT came and snap us, Channel came and snap us many other NGOs has come for the past 20 years, as then when we did not have water my wife and kid use to be the one suffering more, am a man I don't go to the river and I don't fetch water in the river, my wife go there and get us water, sometimes they go in the morning by 5am like Saturday and come back by 8pm, sometimes they go in the evening and line up my 8pm and come back by 12am in midnight. 

They have to get water for us to use, sometimes we have to go as far as Abaji to buy water, one gallon 100 naira, and buy like 10 for the usage, we have seen hell in this community before, but we thank God that it won't be like that again." Said by the community head ( Asu Zokutu).

Women also responded with similar comments and issue, its just a matter of normality that they faced the same thing always. 

She said " our small children are been the one affected more, when I was a kid I have passed through the same pain, the pain which we were used to it, this we don't feel it again, I will not sleep because of how we are struggling to get water, fulani people will still bring their cow and spoil the water for us, we would have no choice than to use sieve to filter the dirty, the water color then was as that of pap which they want to take" Mrs Kpashembwa moses woman leader Zokutu community.

They community people also appreciate the distinguish senator representing the fct Senatorial District for hearing our persistent cried about the water which has caused a lot of harm than good.

They said " we can not have access to good water, we are now happy with the development and God bless his office for doing this for us?

We in Zokutu community Will continue to pray for him to do more for other communities and the Lord to give him good health "

Garba Abdullahi 

Tracka.ng 

IT'S YOUTHS O'CLOCK.

 AREA COUNCIL YOUTH ALIGNMENT ABUJA SOUTH

Abuja South Youth Team To Advocate For Youthful Leadership. 

Today 27th February,  2022, youths across Abuja South comprises of Abaji, Kwali, Gwagwalada and Kuje, held a meeting calling on party leadership to endeavour to endorse youth into the leadership.

The group who called the commissioner public complaint commission fct Abuja, comrade Ezekiel Dalhatu Musa, to come and Champions the affair of the Abuja South federal constituency at the green chamber, they also stress the need of lack of poor leadership service by the present and previous representative.

One of the youth,  in kuje area council,  the former students Union government of kuje area council said: 

"It's indeed a privilege and honor to be amongst this great comrades andLeader's who have come together to integrate as one on decision making."

He also said :"Today the youth of Abuja South needs a Credible and competent Leader who will wipe the tears of the youth. MC GIDA GIDA is the golden key to this. He has the capacity and competency to run this race for better development and growth for the Youths of Abuja at large"

Now is the Time to bring out the best we have as youth towards the betterment of our future (YOUTH O'CLOCK). Abuja Youths shall be great again 

MC GIDA GIDA our choice

MC GIDA GIDA TEAM ABUJA SOUTH. 

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