Office of S.A Youth Affairs, Directorate of Female Youths Matters

ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA FEMALE STUDENTS, VISITS LOLO OSUNDE AMAKA, SEEKS GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP AND ENHANCED RELATIONSHIP

Earlier today, the Director of Female Youth Matters, Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Affairs, Hon. Lolo Osunde Amaka, received in audience the leadership of Association of Nigeria Female Students (ANFS), Imo State Chapter, who were in her office to familiarize with her, and seek continuous Government partnership in seeking for better welfare for female students in Imo.

Giving an opening remark, the Imo State Coordinator of ANFS, Comr. Maryjoy C. Amachukwu, specially appreciated Lolo Osunde Amaka, for the warm reception, and for always giving a listening ear to the yearnings and demands of Imo female youths and students. She further appreciated the Director for her pragmatic approach in ensuring that Female Youths in Imo State are always carried along in the activities and programs of the State government, as it concerns the Youths.

The Chairperson of ANFS, Imo State Chapter, Comr. Cynthia Eziham, who also lended her voice, informed Hon. Lolo Osunde Amaka, that the delegation was in her office for a familiarization visit, and to also seek cordial relationship with the Government. She stated further that their visit was to further strengthen and solidify the existing relationship between the organization and the Directorate, in partnering for the betterment of all Female Students in Imo State.

They went further to appeal to Hon. Lolo Osunde Amaka, to continue using her good office to ensure that the welfare of Imo female students are always placed top in the list of government's plans and and agendas. They also stated the numerous problems female students encounter in the State and begged the Director to graciously intervene, using her office.

In response, the Director of Female Youth Matters Imo State, Hon. Lolo Osunde Amaka, appreciated the leadership of ANFS, for making out time to interface with her office, and bring the challenges their members are facing to her notice. She assured them that the Imo State Government, ably led by His Excellency, Dist Sen. Hope Uzodimma, and the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Affairs, will always place youths and students on top of all its plans.

Lolo Osunde Amaka informed the delegation that Government is not relenting in the resolve to put an end to some of the ill treatments being meted upon female students and youths in Imo State, and that her office will continue to work round the clock to ensure that the welfare and wellbeing of all Imo female youths remains top in Government's plans and considerations.

She reiterated the commitment and resolve of her office to always be a strong voice, always advocating and supporting Female Youths and students in the State. Lolo Osunde Amaka, concluded her speech by admonishing the student leaders to continue to be good ambassadors of Nigerian female students, and continue to uphold the vision and principals of a better Nigeria, through positive impacts.

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Directorate of Female Youth Matters, Imo State Media Unit.

Earlier today, the Director of Female Youths Matters, Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Affairs, Imo State, Hon. Lolo Osunde Amaka, was a penalist in the 2022 women's conference, organized by Prolific Women Initiative, tagged: Project Creative Women Brand 2.0, to speak on the topic, What are the basic safety precautions the girl child/young women should take incase they find themselves in a precarious situation?

In her speech, she opined thus: "BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THE GIRL CHILD/YOUNG WOMEN SHOULD TAKE INCASE THEY FIND THEMSELVES IN A PRECARIOUS SITUATION

1. PRACTICE AWARENESS:
This is your first line of defense for the girl child. Most people think of kicks to the groin and blocking punches when they hear the term “self-defense.” However, true self-defense begins long before any actual physical contact. The first, and probably most important, component in self-defense is awareness: awareness of yourself, your surroundings, and your potential attacker’s likely strategies.

The criminal’s primary strategy is to use the advantage of surprise. Studies have shown that criminals are adept at choosing targets who appear unaware of what is going on around them. By being aware of your surroundings and projecting a “force presence,” you can avoid many common altercations on the street.

2. USE YOUR SIXTH SENSE.
“Sixth sense.” “Gut instinct.” Your intuition is a powerful subconscious insight into situations and people. All of us, especially women, have this gift, but very few of us pay attention to it. Learn to trust this power and use it to your full advantage. Avoid a person or a situation that does not “feel” safe — you’re probably right.

3. TAKE SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING.
It is important to evaluate the goals and practical usefulness of a women’s self-defense program before signing up.

Here are two tips: 1. Many women’s self-defense programs teach watered-down martial arts techniques that are complex and unrealistic under the stress of an actual attack. 2. The self-defense program should include simulated assaults**, with a fully padded instructor in realistic r**e and attack scenarios, to allow you to practice what you’ve learned.

4. ESCAPE IS ALWAYS YOUR BEST OPTION.
What if the unthinkable happens? You are suddenly confronted by a predator who demands that you go with him — be it in a car, or into an alley, or a building. It would seem prudent to obey, but you must never leave the primary crime scene with the predator. You are far more likely to be killed or seriously injured if you go with the predator than if you run away (even if he promises not to hurt you). Run away, yell for help, throw a rock through a store or car window — do whatever you can to attract attention. And if the criminal is after your purse or other material items, throw them one way while you run the other.

5. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO FIGHT.
Unfortunately, no matter how diligently we practice awareness and avoidance techniques, we may find ourselves in a physical confrontation. Whether or not you have self-defense training, and no matter what your age or physical condition, it is important to understand that you CAN and SHOULD defend yourself physically. You have both the moral and legal right to do so, even if the attacker is only threatening you and hasn’t struck first. Many women and girls worry that they will anger the attacker and get hurt worse if they defend themselves, but statistics clearly show that your odds of survival are far greater if you do fight back. Aim for the eyes first and the groin second. Remember, though, to use the element of surprise to your advantage — strike quickly, and mean business. You may only get one chance.

6. SAFEGUARD AGAINST HOME INVASIONS.
This crime is on the rise. The primary way to prevent a home invasion is simply to never, ever open your door unless you either are certain you know who’s on the other side or can verify that they have a legitimate reason for being there (dressing up as a repair person or even police officer is one trick criminals use). In the event that an intruder breaks in while you’re home, you should have a safe room in your house to which you can retreat. Your safe room should be equipped with a strong door, deadbolt lock, phone (preferably cell phone), and fire extinguisher."

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Directorate of Female Youths Matters Media team

BREAK THE BIAS!!

HON. LOLO OSUNDE AMAKA, CELEBRATES IMO FEMALE YOUTHS TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY, 2022.

As today marks the auspicious occasion of International Women's day, as stipulated by the United Nations, as a day to celebrate and appreciate women all over the world. The day also spreads awareness about women's empowerment and gender parity.

The Director of Female Youths Matters, office of the Spacial Adviser to the Imo State Governor on Youth Affairs, Lolo Osunde Amaka, has joined the league of World Progressive women, to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women is different spheres of life, and the special place of women in our society.

This year's International Women's day theme: "Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow", try to answer the question of gender iniquity and ensure that women are fully recognized in all ramifications in the society, like their male counterparts.

In tandem with the theme of the year, Hon. Lolo Osunde Amaka, have charged Imo youths to brace up and take their place in all sectors of the society, so as to redeem the place of women, and ensure they are not relegated to the background. She noted that women are as special as men and should not be seen as weak or unable to solve certain societal problems.

She opined further that for our society to achieve a bright future, women must be adequately carried along in the helms of affairs. She utilized the opportunity to eulogize the Executive Governor of Imo State, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma (Onwa Oyoko), and affirmed him an Ambassador of women empowerment in his administration. She noted thus, that the Governor has not failed to adequately recognize and made women important pillars of his administration, and encouraged other leaders to emulate his wise steps for the betterment of the society.

Lolo Osunde Amaka, in the same vein, encouraged women to always distinguish themselves in any capacity they may find themselves in. She noted thus, "for the advocacy of gender equality to gain momentum, women must begin to take responsibility, and deliver effectively on all given tasks for the prosperity of the society".

Happy International Women's Day.

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Directorate of Female Youths Matters Media team.

IMO FEMALE YOUTHS FOR HOPE MEETS WITH HON. UWAKWE, MAKES CASE FOR THE WELFARE OF IMO FEMALE YOUTHS.

On Friday, the Local Government Coordinators of Female Youths for Hope, led by the State Chairperson, Hon. Lolo Osunde Amaka, paid a courtesy visit to the Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor on Youth Affairs, Hon. Eric Uwakwe, to intimate him on their plans for the year, and seek for the State governments continuous support.

Giving the opening remark, Hon. Lolo Osunde Amaka, thanked the Honorable S. A on Youth Affairs, for his relentless efforts in ensuring that Imo youths are adequately empowered, and promised him of their continuous loyalty and support, to ensure they work closely with the government in it's effort to set remarkable legacy among youths.

Furthermore, the State Chairperson of the prestigious organization, Hon. Lolo Osunde Amaka, promised Hon Eric Uwakwe, of the organisations willingness and preparedness to always support the state governments policies on empowering the teeming Imo youths, and sort that the organization be always carried along on all plans of government as it concerns the welfare of youths.

Hon. Lolo Osunde Amaka also utilized the opportunity to intimate Hon. Eric Uwakwe, on the plans and programs of the organization, which is centered majorly on the emancipation of Imo Female Youths from social vices which will be harmful to the society, and empowering them for better societal output.

More so, Princess Zara Eberechukwu, in her address, appealed to Hon. Eric Uwakwe, to intensity in his efforts in ensuring that the wellbeing and welfare of Imo youths are guaranteed. She further assured of the organizations interest in ensuring that Imo youths are well empowered, while also informing him, that the organization has successfully inaugurated all their Local Government Coordinators, with the mandate of ensuring better welfare for all Imo Female Youths.

In response, Hon. Eric Uwakwe, appreciated the leadership of Imo Female Youths for Hope, for their continuous support to the government of the day, while also promising them of the governments total support in ensuring that all their plans and programs are actualized for the benefit of Imo youths. He further admonished them to always remain ambassadors of good governance and always advocate for the betterment of the youths at all times.

He further informed them that the state government is not relenting in it's effort to ensure that youths take their appreciate place in the society and in the helms of the state affairs.

The leaders appreciated the Honorable S. A. for his warm reception, and prayed God's continuous blessings upon the Sen. Hope Uzodimma led administration.

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Female Youths for Hope media team.