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Amokachi Continues Lending Support To Increased Awareness About Mental Health Among Young Girls
Former Super Eagles’ striker, Daniel Amokachi continues lending support in ongoing efforts to promote increased awareness about the need for proper attention to mental health, HIV, tuberculosis, personal hygiene and sexual activities among young girls, Sports247 reports.
The ex-international is supporting the lofty enlightenment campaign through his social development and human empowerment project in collaboration with Sports Bridge Foundation and Debriche Health Development Center (DHDC).
His latest effort was powered by officials of Daniel Amokachi Eduplus Foundation (DAEF) at the annual Sports Bridge Booth Camp, which focused on promoting physical well-being, emotional resilience, teamwork and healthy lifestyles among young female volleyball players.
Operating under the theme ‘Sports and Mental Health,’ the programme featured sessions on menstrual hygiene, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), HIV prevention, dangers of tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and reproductive rights.
Speaking during the programme, a member of DHDC, Dr. Omale Idoko stressed that abstinence remains the most effective way to prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, then advised young girls to seek medical attention if they notice unusual symptoms.
The participants were further educated on the importance of maintaining good personal hygiene and obtaining information about reproductive health, while facilitators from Daniel Amokachi Eduplus Foundation also engaged the athletes in an interactive sesssion under the theme ‘Real People, Real Talk.’
Amokachi had previously pledged at the outset of the venture that he will fully back the campaign for youth mental health through football following his appointment as a United Nations Football for the Goals Champion, which he referred to as a call to greater service.
While pointing out that it strengthened his resolve to use the power of sport to support young people across the world, Amokachi promised to always join policymakers and youth advocates to explore how sport can advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and improve mental health globally.
“Our foundation has already been doing a lot of work on youth mental health. Football provides a powerful platform to educate, inspire and support young people, both on and off the pitch.
“Now that I have been appointed a United Nations Football for the Goals Champion, I am looking forward to working closely with the UN to understand its programme and identify areas where we can contribute even more.
“As a champion, I remain committed to protecting the mental health of players and athletes as they build their careers and become responsible members of society,” Amokachi submitted.
Sports247 reports further that the most recent engagement followed the foundation’s participation in the United Nations initiative tagged ‘One World, One Game, One Goal: Football for Youth Mental Health,’ which noted the importance of using sports to promote disease prevention among young people.
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PLATEAU RETRAINS 353 OPERATION RAINBOW OPERATIVES, DEPLOYS VEHICLES TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY OPERATIONS
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The Plateau State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen its community-based security architecture with the retraining of 353 operatives of Operation Rainbow and the provision of operational vehicles to enhance security operations across the state.
The operatives successfully completed their training and passed out on Monday, November 9, 2026, during a colourful parade held at the New Zaria Road Stadium in Jos.
The retraining programme is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the operatives in intelligence gathering, early warning mechanisms, community engagement and rapid response to security threats.
The initiative is also expected to improve collaboration between local security structures and other conventional security agencies, particularly in identifying potential threats and preventing security breaches before they escalate.
The provision of operational vehicles is another significant step towards improving the mobility, operational efficiency and response capabilities of Operation Rainbow personnel, especially in communities where timely security intervention is critical.
With the retraining of the 353 operatives and the additional logistical support, the state government is reinforcing its commitment to community-driven security and proactive measures to protect lives and property.
Operation Rainbow remains an important component of Plateau State’s local security framework, particularly in strengthening grassroots intelligence and fostering cooperation between security personnel and local communities.
The development represents another step in the state’s ongoing efforts to build a more responsive, coordinated and effective security system across Plateau State.
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Cross River State has welcomed the directive by Governor Bassey Otu for the arrest of suspected thugs accused of attacking opposition figures, describing it as a step towards protecting political participation and preventing violence ahead of the 2027 elections.
The council said the action would help protect the rights of political parties and create an atmosphere for peaceful political competition in the state.
The state chairman of IPAC, Engr. Effiom Edet Okon, stated this in a press statement issued on Monday, November 9, while outlining the council's plans to promote political accountability and peaceful coexistence ahead of the elections.
The council, however, urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to embrace issue-based campaigns, responsible communication and peaceful competition, warning that political ambition should not endanger lives or public order.
As part of its accountability drive, IPAC announced plans to tour the 18 local government areas to inspect government projects, assess their level of implementation and determine their impact on communities.
It said the exercise would also identify areas requiring intervention and provide recommendations for improved service delivery.
The council disclosed that the tour would involve local government chairmen, security agencies, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, political party leaders, aspirants, candidates and community representatives.
IPAC also announced plans to organise a statewide political stakeholders' conference to promote dialogue, consensus-building and responsible political participation.
In addition, it scheduled a political parties' peace walk for Saturday, December 5, 2026. The event has as its theme, 'Unity in Diversity, Peace for a Greater Cross River'.
The council reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the democratic space and ensuring that political disagreements do not degenerate into violence as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.
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