Ban Ki Moon, PM Melez Zenawi parley with Dayo Israel to tackle climate change

Dayo Israel and Nigeria Min of Environment, Perm Sec Environment, Perm Sec Climate Change

 United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi are amongst numerous world leaders who parleyed with one of Africa’s foremost young statesmen and Chairman of the Obasanjo’s Presidential Summit of Nigerian Children – Dayo Israel at the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 7th Session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties (CMP7) to the Kyoto Protocol which was held at the International Conference Center in the City of Durban, South Africa which had in attendance Heads of Government, Relevant Ministers of Government, Members of the Private Sectors, International Development Partners, Civil Society Organisations and Youth.


Being a seasoned sustainable development advocate and policy adviser to Government, Dayo Israel wowed the various leaders in their interaction and deliberation at the meeting as expressed by President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) – Mr Donald Kaberuka.

Dayo Israel involvement in climate change and sustainable development advocacy dates back to 2002 when he chaired the only children session at the UN World Summit on Sustainable Development in South Africa,
after which he also led the UNICEF Nigeria/Government of Nigeria’s Children delegation to the UN World Water Forum in Japan in his capacity as then Deputy Senate President of the Nigerian Children’s Parliament. At the Japan meeting he was selected to chair the Children’s World Media Conference and co-launch the “Tip and Top” water project initiated by Mrs Nane Anan, the wife of the then Secretary General of the United Nation Kofi Anan.

Dayo and Nig Min of Environment

The Durban Meeting delivered a breakthrough on the international community's response to climate change. In the second largest meeting of its kind, the negotiations advanced, in a balanced fashion, the implementation of the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol, the Bali Action Plan, and the Cancun Agreements. The outcomes included a decision by Parties to adopt a universal legal agreement on climate change as soon as possible, and no later than 2015.

Dayo Israel and Angolan Minister of Environment

At the Durban Summit, Dayo also facilitated the session on “COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE MEDIA NETWORK IN AFRICA” sponsored by LEAD AWA and Change Media of one of Nigeria’s foremost environmental journalist Tunde Imolehin. In attendance at the session were eminent Africans including Professor Adeniyi Osuntogun – former Vice Chancellor of OAU and Prince Lekan Fadina, Executive Director CISME.

Dayo Israel and UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon

In conversation with COP 17 President Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and other leaders, Dayo charged them to do all they can to save tomorrow today.

Youth Minister appoints Rapper Naeto C as Anti-Rape Ambassador

The Minister of Youth Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdulahi has unveiled Nigeria’s first toll-free National Anti-Rape Helpline – 080072732255 to help provide counseling services to rape survivors across Nigeria. The 12 digit number, described as the first of its kind in Nigeria, was unveiled at the White Ribbon Conference on violence against young women organized by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development which held at the Ladi Kwali Hall of Sheraton Hotel, Abuja on Monday December 5, 2011.

At the conference which was widely attended by youths drawn from across the Federal Capital Territory, the
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal called on private citizens to sponsor bills through legislators in the House to recommend stiffer punishment for rapists and examine the loopholes in existing rape laws. Represented by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, the Speaker promised that the House would associate itself with such bills as there is an urgent necessity to ensure the protection of women and children.

He also advocated the use of religious institutions to campaign against the scourge. The Minister of Youth Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in his welcome address, lamented that the incidents of rape had continued to rise.

Another highlight of the conference was the appointment and decoration of popular rap superstar Naetochukwu Chikwe (Naeto C) and Big Brother Africa’s Kevin Chuwang Pam as Anti-Rape Ambassadors. The ambassadors are expected to use the vehicle of social media and pop-culture as advocacy tools for mobilizing public action against the crime of rape.

According to Naeto C, “I wholeheartedly support the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi and his team in this campaign. The crime of rape is oftentimes understated in our community and we are happy that he has taken this stand. For me it remains an assault on our women and one that is unacceptable. In this regard, I have already donated my song “Share My Blessings” feat. Asa to this campaign and will devote my time and energy to support any actions that will have a positive impact on a horrendous situation.”

Nigerian Youth and the Rape Challenge on December 5 with Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi

KEVIN PAM AND NAETO C

Join the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi to Stop The Disease - RAPE as he hosts the national White Ribbon Conference themed: 'Nigerian Youth and the Rape Challenge.'
Date: MONDAY, 5th December, 2011

Venue: The Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel, Abuja

Time: 9:30 am prompt

RSVP: 07033179029

Admission is FREE!!! RSVP now to get a seat at the table. Music performance by Tiwa Savage, theatre presentation by Funke Akindele, decoration of Kevin Pam and Naeto C as Anti-Rape Ambassadors plus more!