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.