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The Digest:

Vice President Kashim Shettima temporarily ceded his position to teenager Joy Ogah. According to Channels TV, this symbolic act during a PLAN International visit underscores a deeper conversation about gender equality and the untapped power of the girl-child in Nigeria.

Key Points:
  • Vice President Kashim Shettima vacated his seat for Joy Ogah at the Presidential Villa.
  • The event was part of a courtesy visit by the global organization PLAN International.
  • Shettima reaffirmed the administration's commitment to girl-child education and inclusivity.
  • He cited First Lady Remi Tinubu as an example of an empowered girl-child's potential.
  • From the VP's chair, Joy Ogah called for equal access to quality education for all.
  • She highlighted that over 60% of Nigeria's 10.5 million out-of-school children are girls.
  • Ogah specifically advocated for free sanitary products and better school facilities.
This moment transcends a photo opportunity, challenging the nation to convert symbolic acts into sustained policy and budgetary action. It reveals a struggle not for a day in a seat, but for a future in the classroom.

Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Channels TV
Tags: Kashim Shettima, Joy Ogah, PLAN International, Education, Gender Equality, Abuja, NB Digest