Bauchi: SESHEB Inaugurates 20 LG Coordinators To facilitate  Women And Youth Empowerment

From Paul Orude Bauchi

A non- governmental organisation,  SESHEB Initiative for Sustainable Development, has inaugurated coordinators for the 20 local government areas of Bauchí State to facilitate the empowerment of women and youth at the grassroots.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at Chartwell Hotel, Bauchí at the weekend, the State Coordinator of the Initiative, Hajiya Baheejah Mahmood Abdullahi, expressed the commitment of the organisation to uplift women and youth from poverty and joblessness.

“Your appointment is not merely symbolic, it is a call to action,” she said while addressing the newly appointed Local Government Coordinators.

“You are the heartbeat of this initiative in your respective LGAs. You are the voice of hope to the voiceless, the eyes that see hidden struggles, and the hands that carry relief to those in need.”

Abdullahi urged them to work in unity and guided by compassion, integrity, and accountability with the mission to build strong partnerships while documenting local challenges and opportunities.

“This event marks a milestone, not only for us as an organisation but for the communities we are committed to serving,” she stressed 

“Today, we formally welcome 20 Local Government Coordinators, selfless individuals who have answered the call to serve as foot soldiers of change and development across Bauchi State.

“To our Coordinators, you are the heart of this initiative. Through your dedication, we hope to reach those most in need, women, children, youth, and vulnerable groups and provide them with real opportunities for empowerment, protection, and sustainable development”

She disclosed that the mandate of the NGO is to provide enlightenment, advocacy, support services, access to interventions, and platforms for skills development and sustainable empowerment.

Abdullahi pledged that the organisation would support citizens to take proactive steps in transforming their lives amid growing demands that exceed the government’s capacity.

She expressed the determination of achieving SESHEB’s mission to uplift, support, and transform the lives of the most vulnerable, particularly women, children, and marginalized groups.

She stressed the importance of women’s participation in politics, arguing that electing capable leaders is essential to achieving meaningful change.

“If good leaders are not elected, there will be no way to improve the lives of the people,” she stated, adding that women, who often bear the brunt of societal challenges, must rise to the occasion and become self-reliant.

“That is why we are committed to finding ways for women to stand on their own feet and take control of their economic future.

Abdullahi assured that SESHEB is focused on strengthening social protection, ensuring community security, boosting economic inclusion, and providing employment opportunities, especially for the women and youth.