STAKEHOLDERS WORKSHOP ON ENHANCING POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT OF NON-STATE ACTORS IN ACTUALIZING THE 7-POINT AGENDA AND VISION 20,2020

The stakeholders workshop held as scheduled between Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th November 2009. It was a huge success with over sixty Non-governmental organisations in representation. We would provide a detailed report of the objectives and action plan agreed on by the participating Non-governmental organisations.

STAKEHOLDERS ROUNDTABLE ON ENHANCING POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT OF NON-STATE ACTORS IN ACTUALIZING THE 7-POINT AGENGDA AND VISION 20,2020

A Stake Holders roundtable on the 7 POINT AGENDA will hold in Abuja on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November, 2009. The objective is to interact with Civil Society Organisations to brainstorm on the modalities of achieveing an increased level of positive participation in the 7 Point Agenda Project.

We are scheduled to participate in the program and will publish event updates on this blog.

Keep reading.

7 Point Agenda and Vision 20; 2020

Pursuant to the 3rd Key Element of the 7 POINT AGENDA; Food Security and Agriculture, the Federal Government has established a =N= 200 billion naira revolving fund to assist in mechanization of agricultural processes,agricultural extension services and agri-business related enterprises. This fund will be released to designated financial institutions who will manage its disbursement according to government directives. The disbursements will commence within this Q4, 2009 and we will keep our readers informed about pre-qualification requirements and how to benefit from this noble program.

7 Point Agenda and Vision 20; 2020

The Federal Government has shown committment towards ensuring food sufficiency in Nigeria through improved investment in agriculture. This is coming behind a backdrop of unfolding evidence that in most developed economies, the agricultural sector remained one sector that fared well during the worst times of the global economic metldown.

This week, we will publish details of government programs set out to ensure Food Sufficiency through Agriculture.

THE SEVEN POINT AGENDA AND VISION 20;2020

Dear Readers,

THE SEVEN POINT AGENDA AND VISION 20;2020

Having completed the introductory series of the 7 Point Agenda and its Key Elements, our next undertaking is to review the 2010 appropriation act vis-a-vis its policy direction, implementation strategies, the role of the key elements as the template for implementing the 7 Point Agenda and meeting the goals set out for vision 20;20020.

Our team will monitor the provisions of the 2010 appropriation act and provide insightful analysis in a format that will make it possible for " ordinary Nigerians" to appreciate , while not disregarding the perspectives objectives. Our goal is to provide enough information about the budget to enable Nigerians of all walks of life take ownership of the processes and mechanisms of its successful implementation.

We must embrace individual responsibility and leave behind the mindset that government can and must "do it all". Government on one hand must make efforts to make more information regarding it's policies and objectives available in the public domain.

Knowledge is power!

7th Key Element of The 7 Point Agenda - Wealth Creation

7. Wealth Creation

One of the main objectives of the 7-Point Agenda is the alleviation of poverty through wealth creation. This will be achieved by creating an enabling environment for economic growth and increase in the disposable income of individual citizens. The government will focus on areas such as skill development for improved productivity and wealth creation. It will also facilitate access to credit for both small to medium sized businesses and entrepreneurs.

Poverty has been increasing at a significant rate since independence in 1960. The specific areas for government intervention to enable the environment for wealth creation under the 7-point Agenda are as follows:

6th Key Element of The 7 Point Agenda - National Security and Intelligence

6. National Security and intelligence

There can be no meaningful development in an atmosphere of rancor and insecurity. As a result, this government will place high priority to security of life and property. It is committed to creating a central Directorate of Intelligence and encouraging higher levels of neighborhood policing – to curb crime rate-. Police stations will now be equipped with networked computers and a central computerized fingerprinting records system put in place. The general welfare and conditions of service of the men and officers’ of the force will be improved so as to boost morale, engender commitment and discourage corruption within the force. Security of life and property represents one of the most important constitutional duties of any Government. Security, law and order are the foundation on which the successes of all government initiatives towards good governance are anchored. The authority of government over the people can be legitimized and sustained only to the extent that it guarantees the security of their lives and properties.

5th Element of the 7 Point Agenda - Land tenure changes and ownership

5. Land tenure changes and ownership:

Nigeria is ranked as the most populous African country, with 64 % of her population resident in the rural areas. The current trend in rural – urban migration applies ample pressure on infrastructure and social amenities in the major urban and metropolitan cities. This calls for concern and action.