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Domestic Impatience: The Social and Emotional Impact of COVID-19

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The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) usually hold a radio program with various invited guests on a wide range of topic including Sexual Gender Based Violence and emerging issues. On Tuesday 4th August, 2020, there was an episode anchored by Mr. Anthony D'Almeida and the guest was  Dr. Bright Oniovokukor the project director, Indomitable Youths Organization (IYO). Below were the flow of discussion:  Most certainly asking what the corona virus is will be most ridiculous as we have young infants who are already in the know on what COVID-19 entails but there has been a relapsed focus on the virus by average Nigerians as many seem to regard it as a hoax or some means of extorting money from the citizenry or international bodies by the Nigerian Government, what are your thoughts on this?   R: You are right especially when some persons now use the term, when COVID-19 was in Nigeria. However, this has been worsened by the way the issue has been handled by some g...

COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE SECOND EDITION OF JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA FOUNDATION ANNUAL LECTURE SERIES

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Hon. Esther Eghaghe (2nd From Left), Representing the Governor   The second edition of Josemaria Escriva Foundation Annual Lecture Series was  organized by Josemaria Escriva Foundation (JOSEF) in conjunction with Esan West Local Government Council and Indomitable Youths Organization (IYO), held on Tuesday 30th June, 2020 at the Esan West LGC Council Hall, Ekpoma, Edo State. The theme, Rape and Gender Based Violence: The Silence and Conspiracy of Stakeholders. The issue of rape and the various challenges that follow has been a major concern in our society and very worrisome. The event brought together stakeholders from different background and diverse organization attracted various remarks all of which were condemning the act of rape.  Hon. Princess Esther Eghaghe, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor in Esan West Local Government Area  represented   The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obseki and also gave a good will message on his behalf....