Philanthropist Vows To Complement Government’s Efforts In Peace Building In Kogi

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

A philanthropist and the Executive Officer Connected Development Code, Ambassador Hamsat Lawal has reiterated his commitment towards peace building in Kogi state.

Ambassador Lawal said that he will not relent in complementing government’s efforts towards the sustenance of the prevailing peace across the state.

Ambassador Lawal gave the assurance on Wednesday, at the Ohi of Okene’s Palace, in Okene local government area during his empowerment outreach and sensitisation programme for the people to embrace peace

Lawal who pointed out that no development can take place in the face of crises assured that efforts will be intensified towards ensuring a synergy among the citizenry to embrace dialogue in fostering development in the state.

The philanthropist, however, enjoined parents to always give proper education and parental care to their children so as to curb their excesses and other social vices at childhood and teenage period.

He pointed out that the empowerment programme of his Initiative code is aimed at improving the living standard of the less privileged women in the society and sensitisation of how to be financially responsible without much dependant on their husbands.

In his remarks, the Ohi of Okene, HRH, Isah Okatahi Mamman appreciated the Peace Ambassador, Lawal for initiating the empowerment programme aimed at improving the quality of lives ta the rural areas.

The Monarch who commended Ambassador Lawal for paying back to the society, however, enjoined other wealthy individuals in the state to emulate the good gesture of Ambassador Hamsat Lawal.

In his goodwill message, the
Chairman Kogi State forum of Senior Special Assistant, Hon.Dr Joseph Best A Omeiza
commended Hamzat Lawal, a proud son of Ebiraland who has distinguished himself globally through his work with an internationally recognized NGO—for bringing this vision home.

“This initiative speaks volumes about our shared commitment to youth development, inclusive growth, and sustainable community empowerment. It presents us with a vital opportunity to engage, reflect, and mobilize ourselves toward building a future where every young person is equipped, included, and inspired.” He said.

“Our objectives are not abstract
but are necessary to foster meaningful collaboration among youth leaders and stakeholders,
to identify practical opportunities for economic participation and personal growth, And most importantly, to empower our youth to lead with innovation, resilience, and impact.”

The chairman stressed that Lawal’s bold leadership, combined with his close partnership with “His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, gives us confidence that initiatives like these will leave a lasting imprint.”

The Executive Officer Connected Development Code, Ambassador Hamsat Lawal has also visited Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery where he donated five hundred sanitary pads to the Provost for distribution to female students of the institution.

Ambassador Lawal reiterated his commitment to empowerment of women within his immediate society.

While presenting the materials to the provost of the institution, Lawal said the gesture is to give a helping hands to those who cannot afford this pads for the monthly menstrual period.

He pointed out that as a father of three daughters, “I must not shy away from the obvious. There are problems in the society that are not visible. We are trying our best to reduce some of these burdens on our parents by providing these pads for students”.

Ambassador Lawal therefore enjoined parents to always give priority attention to Girl- child education because according to him, if you train a girl, you’ve trained a nation.

After conducting the Philanthropist round the compound, the Provost of the college, Dr. James Duro thanked Ambassador Lawal for the extension of the gesture to the college assuring him of the judicious use of the gifts.

He also appealed his remarks, the chairman of the kogi state Forum of Senior special Assistants, Dr. Joseph Omeiza said
special attention has been given to a vital component of youth and gender empowerment—menstrual hygiene support through Sanitary Pad Empowerment adding that this focus is not only timely but transformative.

By supporting access to sanitary pads, ” we take a bold step towards
Reducing school absenteeism among girls, Improving health and hygiene outcomes , Boosting confidence and self-esteem and reinforcing the right of every girl to learn, thrive, and lead.”

“Menstrual health should never be a barrier to opportunity or dignity. Together, by breaking the silence and removing the stigma, we are helping to create a more inclusive and supportive society for women and girls in our communities.”

In the same vein, Ambassador Hamsat connected initiative code also donated 100 charcoal cooking stoves to women at Ogori mangogo local government and Upogoro women in Okene local government area respectively.

Ambassador Hamsat Lawal pointed out that the gesture is not only to reduce hazard in firewood fetching by women but to be proactive towards desert encroachment.

In her remarks, the commissioner for women Affairs, Hajia Fatima Momoh commended Ambassador Hamsat Lawal for the kind gesture towards alleviating the suffering of the women in the area.

The commissioner who was represented by Hajia Habitat Ajiga appealed to other wealthy individuals to emulate Lawal to pay back to the society.

Highlights of the occasion was the distribution of the charcoal cooking stoves and stipends for the beneficiaries at Ogori – Magogo and Upogoro area of Okene local government area respectively. the Executive Officer of the NGO to assist