2023: Nigerian Women ready to jostle power with men, vow to secure more seats
There is an impression that the journey to power in 2023 by Nigerian-political Men will no longer be a business as usual as Nigerian women particularly in Osun have braced up and prepared to jostle power with their male counterparts come 2023 General Elections.
Read moreJDPMC designs blueprint for women’s participation in politics
Women’s public and political participation is a critical step towards reshaping economic, political, and social conditions to allow for equality in opportunities and results for women and men. Women can be informed, thoughtful, and strategic advocates for their own needs. Today, their political participation is subverting the private/public sphere dichotomy, putting real power and leadership in women’s hands.
It is an incontestable fact that women constitute over half of the world’s population. Nigeria’s case is not different; Unfortunately, this numerical strength has not found corresponding expression or representation in Nigeria’s public life. Women’s participation in politics and governance is of strategic importance, not only for women’s empowerment but because it has wider benefits and impact. Many people have expressed the view of the great importance of women’s participation and representation in the governance of their country that it can bring to national development.
For any nation to realize the noble idea of democracy with its emphasis on participation, competition and liberty of the people, there is a need for the promotion of gender inequality. Democracy will not bring development to a country where there is no active involvement and participation of the two sexes; male and female.
In order to bridge the gap and ensure active women participation in politics especially at the grassroots, Justice, Development and Peace Makers Centre has packaged this training guide in order to be used by JDPMC’s seasoned and trained women influencers who would help to train and mentor other women in order to get involved in politics, governance and Community Development.
It is our strong belief that through this initiative, more women will get involved in community development, governance and Politics.
Rev. Fr. Peter Akinkunmi
General Coordinator,
JDPMC, Osogbo
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Women in Politics Training Manual
IDAGBASOKE on 104.5fm Ile-Awiye… Join the conversation
It is another week of great promise on IDAGBASOKE, a weekly radio program sponsored by the Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre. Join the discussion on 104.5fm Ile-Awiye, Oke Baale Osogbo with Morenike Onaolapo as she will be doing justice to the topic.
JDPMC throws weight behind NAPTIP in tackling Human Trafficking
There is an impression that the menace of Human Trafficking will soon become a thing of the past in Osun state as Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre (JDPMC) and National Agency For Prohibition Traffic In Persons (NAPTIP) Osun state command have found a common ground to fight endemic to finish.
This ray of hope came in during an Advocacy visit by the National Agency For Prohibition Traffic In Persons (NAPTIP) to the Office of Justice Development and Peace Makers’ Centre, Osogbo.
Speaking, the Zonal Commander of the NAPTIP, Osun Command, Suaad Mustapha noted that the purpose of the visit was to cement the existing relationship between the two parties so as to rebuild uncommon strength that could level the mountain of Human Trafficking in Osun having identified that there is strength in unity.
“The primary essence of this visit today is to strengthen the existing relationship between us in the past and make the best out of it. Yours is a reputable organization, which by records and standards could in the area of useful interventions be of great help to stamp out the malady in the state and create a fresh start for the viticms of Human Trafficking. We will be grateful in any capacity your organization can be useful in serving humanity,” he concluded.
In his remark, the General Coordinator of the JDPMC, Rev.Fr.Peter Akinkunmi assured the National Agency For Prohibition Traffic In Persons (NAPTIP), Osun Command of necessary support in combating the menace of Human Trafficking in Osun state.
He said that the faith-based, Non-for-profit and Non-Governmental Organization would not deter in giving hands to every person or body whose agenda and mandate are aligned with the JDPMC in order to ensure a better society and holistic human development.
“Since the Vision of the JDPMC is to build human capital and defend their dignity in order to be responsible to themselves and their various communities, we will not deter in giving hands to every person or body whose agenda and mandate are aligned with the JDPMC in order to ensure a better society and holistic human development. Society can be better in an atmosphere where there is a unity of purpose and synergy so, you can be rest assured that JDPMC will give you the necessary support to combat the menace of Human Trafficking in Osun state,” he stressed.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
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Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre (JDPMC) Catholic Diocese of Osogbo CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS |
27TH January, 2021 |
Justice Development and Peace Makers’ Centre (JDPMC), Osogbo is the social Justice Department of the Catholic Diocese of Osogbo and the grassroots unit of the Dicastery of Integral Human Development of the Vatican existing in Osun state. As a Civil Society organization, it was registered with CAC in 2009. It has been working in Osun state with other stakeholders since 1995 as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization to build just social structure and develop human capital without bias to race, gender, religion, tongue, colour and political affiliation.
JDPMC calls for Application by Female volunteers for its Democracy and Good Governance Program:
Location: Osogbo, Osun State.
The selected candidate would benefit immensely and contribute to community development in the process of working with very experienced human resources and stakeholders through:
- Participation in conducting assessments, surveys and group discussions with the target population
- Documentation of issues/challenges
- Documentation and tracking of stakeholders’ feedback
- Documentation of weekly field reports and collation of monthly reports
- Participation in the training and mentoring of beneficiaries on activities on civic responsibility and democratic governance
- Contributing to program learning communications and knowledge management initiatives
- Ensuring that best practices are recommended and promoted within and to external organizations;
The Above are not intended to be all-inclusive. The volunteer may be required to participate in other related tasks as required and may be responsible for reporting and communicating progress and achievement of the specific assigned tasks within the agreed scheduled period of her availability.
Qualification and Experience:
Applicants must be a female below 40years of age with:
- at least, Bachelor’s degree qualification from a reputable university (minimum of second class lower division)
- Experience in the development or humanitarian sector and prior experience in similar engagement particularly in community participation/engagement type of project will be an added advantage.
- Ability to speak and understand English and Yoruba languages fluently.
- Adequate Knowledge of trends in the Political field.
- Ability to support the program team to evolve and improve the design of activities and implementation.
- Ability to work within the stated terms and conditions guiding the service of a volunteer with efficient handling of assigned tasks and quick discovery of creative solutions to problems and challenges that may arise as well as managing stress and time in a fast-paced operating environment.
- Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork, cooperation, and learning.
- Willingness and ability to travel within the agreed period and schedule of availability.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Key Competencies
Should possess good skills in;
- Knowledge of effective counseling techniques
- Good Knowledge of effective communication skills both inter-personal and intra-personal.
- Teamwork and personal impact
- Attention to detail.
Additional Advantage.
- Understanding of faith-based organizations and Catholic teachings
- Familiarity with policies, procedures, and priorities of JDPMC
- Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility
- A sound experience in Nigeria’s Political system.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their Application & credentials in a single document file and PDF attachment to jdpmc2009@gmail.com
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 12th February, 2021
Signed: Management
2021 Famine evasion: JDPMC draws strategic-agricultural plans for crop & livestock farmers
In taming the tide of hyperinflation rate in Nigeria and food scarcity, the Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre, Osogbo has drawn strategic-agricultural plans that would ensconce Food Security and better Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for rural-crop and livestock farmers across Osun state.
These Strategic-agricultural plans were developed during A-day Farmers ‘/Stakeholders’ interactive Forum which focussed on the Economic implication of COVID-19 on Rural Agribusiness and the way forward.
The action reponse was followed by the likelihood of impacts of the COVID-19 on the small scale farmers in Osun state and Nigeria as whole, knowing fully well that 70% of the Agricultural produce came from the rural farmers and communities.
Speaking on the philosophy behind the Plans, the General Coordinator, Rev. Fr. Peter Akinkunmi noted that many factors had worked against Rural Farmers in 2020 which might likely make it impossible for them achieve bumper harvest and Food Security projection in 2021 occasioned by Corona Virus and its attendant consequences like lockdown, erratic rainfall pattern and high dependency of farmers on rain-fed agriculture .
“As a result of these factors, JDPMC deems it necessary to create a forum like this to cross-fertilize ideas through problems identification, need assessment and way forward to these challenges. It is our belief that this discussion we have had together today with the blueprint generated will yeild proper action and expected result by affected and relevant stakeholders as envisioned”, he said.
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Campaign Finance violation: JDPMC calls for sanction of culpable political parties,advocates E-voting
In an attempt to curb the menace of voting buying and selling in Nigeria’s political context which is increasingly promoting Money-Bag politics and bad Governance in the Democratic era, the Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre of Osogbo (JDPMC) has called for serious sanctions against any erring political party to this sacred law that stipulates the specific amount to be spent on electioneering Campaign.
This recommendation came to a fore at the Press Conference and Public Presentation of Report on Campaign Finance Monitoring Project Findings by the Justice, development and Peace Makers’ Centre.
A project targeted at tracking Political Parties and candidates’ Expenditures in the 2020 Edo and Ondo States Gubernatorial Elections to know how much they have adhered to the spending limits as stipulated by the Electoral Acts 2010, more importantly, to monitor the use of state Administrative Resources of some Political Parties as well as vote buying at the elections.
While making compare and contrast of what obtainable in the previous years and operational in 2020 Edo and Ondo Gubernatorial Elections, the General Coordinator of the JDPMC, Rev.Fr. Peter Akinkunmi said “there is a sharp rise in the rate at which Contestants bid at vote buying. In Osun 2018, five thousand naira was the highest tracked to have been paid to buy single vote, by 2020 in Ondo, it rose to thirty-five thousand naira per vote which has now led to a reduction in campaign activities and rising interest in vote buying”,
He stressed further that Law enforcement agencies are not equally doing justice to the all matter as they played indifference and turned blind eyes to such any scenrio which they ought to have risen against.
“While enforcement Agents, manage security at polling units, there seems to be consistent ignoring of vote buying as breach of law even within the vicinity of polling units raising questions as to whether they have the will to fight it as an Electoral offence. This is even more obvious when the fact is considered that there has not been anay reaction or response by relevant state Agencies to the contravention of the provisions of the law on Campaign expenses by political parties in the four major elections preceding Edo and Ondo 2020 within the last three years”.
Therefore, Fr. Akinkunmi called for draconian measures that will serve as deterrent to others by criminalizing vote buying with severe prison sentence with no option of fine for those who are found gulity and full fledge of mandate efforcement of the Anti-graft Agencies should also be considered to this effect in order to ensure all round surveillance and checkmating of this Electoral foul.
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