On this World Youth Skills Day 2024, we proudly celebrate the theme “Youth Skills for Peace and Development” by showcasing the remarkable achievements of young individuals who have transformed their lives through the USADF-LSETF program.
In celebration of World Youth Skills Day 2024, we highlight the remarkable journeys of James Peter and Alao Usman Olaitan, who have transformed their lives through the USADF-LSETF program. These inspiring individuals share their experiences and the impact of the skills they acquired, emphasizing the theme “Youth Skills for Peace and Development.” Their stories showcase how targeted training and support can lead to personal and professional growth, contributing to broader societal development.
As the rainy season sets in across Nigeria, ensuring safety for off-grid energy users becomes paramount. Here are the top 10 practical tips to help you stay safe and secure:
1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your role in DCRFCA?
My name is Abubakar Adamu, born in Argungu, Kebbi State, Nigeria on February 10, 1967. My main occupation is rice farming, which I have been doing for 30 years, both in the wet and dry seasons. Initially, before the intervention of USADF, I was an average smallholder farmer producing rice just to cater for my family needs.
International Day of Cooperatives, celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July, honors the vital role cooperatives play in fostering inclusive and sustainable growth. This year’s theme, “Cooperatives Build a Better Future for All,” aligns with global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Many NGOs and nonprofits have various objectives and missions. Some focus on providing humanitarian aid and relief, while others prioritize social services, welfare, or environmental preservation and sustainability. Regardless of their specific goals, certain activities are critical for nonprofits to achieve their missions successfully. These activities include communication, project management, financial management, and monitoring and evaluation.
Did you know that one in ten people worldwide fall ill from contaminated food each year? Over 200 diseases are caused by eating contaminated food, and 40 percent of the foodborne disease burden is carried by children under 5. On June 7, we commemorate World Food Safety Day to draw attention to the importance of food safety incidents and the role we all play in ensuring the food we consume is safe.
Nigeria has always faced the problem of insufficient electricity. According to the 2023 Energy Progress Report by tracking SDG 7, over 80 million Nigerians, about 45% of the population lack access to electricity. Even in areas where there’s electricity, the supply is often unstable and unreliable. The country is heavily dependent on fossil fuels, with oil and gas accounting for about 90% of total energy consumption, according to a report by the World Bank. This has resulted in several challenges including lack of adequate health care due to power outages in medical facilities, slowed economic growth as businesses face disruptions and inefficiencies in their operation, social inequalities from unequal access to electricity, difficulties in communication and information access, and overall lack of development in the society.
Today is World Earth Day. The day serves as a vital reminder of our commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. It’s a day to raise awareness of our planet’s critical environmental challenges and to galvanize action towards addressing them. The theme for this year is: “Planet vs Plastics.”
As the Implementing Partner of the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) in Nigeria, we are proud to share insights from the Power Africa 2023 Annual Report, showcasing a decade of remarkable progress toward ending energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. This report is a testament to the collective efforts of the partners, funders, and the communities that have been a part of the project. DDI remains committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions that not only provide access to power but also catalyze economic growth and improve overall community well-being.
