The Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, who is also the Presidential Candidate of the NPP, has donated a Pickup vehicle to the Hilla Limann Senior High School at Gwollu in the Upper West Region.

The NPP flagbearer promised to provide the vehicle to the only Senior High School in the Sissala West District in response to a request by the late Paramount Chief of Gwollu, Kuri-Biktie Limann IV, made just before he passed away. Dr Bawumia made the pledge on Saturday, June 29, 2024 when he led a Government delegation to the late Gwollu overlord’s funeral at Gwollu.

Less than a month after the pledge Dr Bawumia, on Thursday 25th July, 2024 handed over the keys to a brand new Nissan Navarra 4WD Pickup to the school authorities at the Gwollu Palace, Gwollu.

Expressing delight at the donation, the Chiefs and people of the three traditional areas in the Sissala West District commended Dr Bawumia for promptly fulfilling his promise.

Reading a speech on behalf of his fellow Paramount Chiefs of Zini, Gwollu and Pulima, Kuoru Osman DeiwiaNankpa III, Paramount Chief of Pulima expressed surprise at the speed with which Dr Bawumia had fulfilled his pledge.

“Your recent pledge to grant the request of our late father and colleague, late KuoruKuriBuktie Limann to get a bus and a Pickup for the Dr Hilla Limann Senior High School are testament of your government’s and personal commitment to groom quality human resource for the benefit of our country.

“So let me be fulsome on behalf of the Chiefs and people of our land, in showing our profound gratitude for such meaningful interventions. I have gathered from very reliable sources that what you told us at this same grounds, barely a fortnight ago about making the Pickup available, will come to fruition today.

“I ask on behalf of our people, ‘What kind of a politician is this?’ You promised and you delivered. We are deeply touched and express the same here with elation” KuoruDeiwiaNankpa stated.

Members of the Limann family, the Board and Management expressed deep appreciation to Dr Bawumia for the gesture, and promised to ensure it’s proper use and maintenance.

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Eritrean professional cyclists Merhawi Kudus and Metkel Eyob clinched first and second place at Stage 4 of the Tour de Banyuwangi ljen Men Elite race.

The race, which began on 22 July in Indonesia, covered 607.8 km over four stages. Merhawi Kudus and Metkel Eyob, both members of the Terengganu Cycling Team, made history by finishing first and second in the fourth stage, which covered 162.8 km.

The two Eritrean cyclists also dominated the race by winning the Yellow Jersey and the King of the Mountain titles, respectively.

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“We are excited to have you here to listen to our concerns. Our children are gradually disappearing as they fall victim to abductions, and we are worried about this troubling trend,” said Loliha Andrew, a visually impaired elder of Lowoi.

Recent cattle raids and child abductions have left residents feeling distressed and concerned about their safety, access to basic services and disrupted schooling for boys and girls.

“The other night, armed unidentified individuals appeared in the village. We believe that they are still lingering in the bushes,” said Jakomina Chelson, a women’s leader and community mobilizer in nearby Lohila.

Because of the relative absence of police in the area, the youth have taken it upon themselves to escort students to and from school. As for people in need of medical attention, many don’t dare to make their way to healthcare centres.

“The insecurity has impacted the delivery of health services here. Our daily consultations are down by maybe 90 per cent. Many mothers now opt for home deliveries that can be dangerous,” said Loki Daniel, head of the primary antenatal care clinic in Lohira.

Once the wave of child abductions and general insecurity was brought to the attention of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), a team of civilian peacekeepers promptly visited Lowoi to engage with local residents, listen to their grievances, and discuss what can be done to address their issues.

“Child abductions are grave violations of human rights. It is a problem that requires a strategy to deter perpetrators, and that plan needs to involve both the government and residents to be successful,” asserted Rosemary Astini, a Human Rights Officer serving with UNMISS.

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The Executive Board of the National Union of Eritrean Women conducted a meeting on 24 and 25 July to review the implementation of programs in the first half of this year and discuss the new strategic plan. The meeting took place at the central office of the union.

During the meeting, a report was presented on efforts to enhance the awareness and capacity of women, increase their participation in education and development programs, strengthen their economic capacity, and strengthen the organization of young women. The report highlighted both strengths and challenges encountered.

The board noted that it has been working to realize its vision and objectives by designing a strategic plan, with encouraging outcomes being registered, considering existing challenges, opportunities, and demands.

The board also emphasized the importance of strengthening ongoing activities, including the organizational capacity of women and the development of overall awareness and participation, as part of their focus for the second half of this year.

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