Kogi L-PRES Project Champions Dignity and Inclusion in Livestock Farming
By Stephen Adeleye
Lokija, Feb. 26, 2026
The Kogi Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, has emphasized the importance of dignity and respect in its operations, with facilitators stressing the need to protect vulnerable groups from gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual exploitation.
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Speaking at a sensitization workshop on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Exploitation Abuse (PSEA), on Wednesday in Lokoja, the State Project Coordinator (SPC), Mr Abdulkabir Onoruoyiza Otaru, urged participants to adopt a “humane depth” in their work.
Represented by Dr Alexander Atama, Social Safeguard Officer, the SPC said the “Dialoguing Dignity” training aims to equip participants with the skills to promote dignity in every aspect of their work.
He stressed that Kogi L-PRES Project is prioritizing dignity and respect in its efforts to boost livestock farming in the state.
Mr Otaru emphasized that the project’s success depends on the most vulnerable person’s experience, and called on Cluster Coordinators to create an environment where women and vulnerable groups feel safe and included.
The SPC outlined three key aspects of dignity: inclusion, safety, and conduct, stresslining the need for a “Dignity Benchmark” in all interactions.
He emphasized the importance of adopting the Dialoguing Dignity Framework, saying Cluster coordinators are the face of Kogi L-PRES.
The SPC urged them to lead with “humane depth”, treating women as partners and vulnerable individuals as neighbors, and to uphold the “Do No Harm” principle as a sacred vow to the community.
Facilitators at the training presented papers on key topics, including: Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture, focusing on livestock, The importance of Considerate Inclusion in promoting dignity, Restoring Human Dignity through compassionate approaches, Ensuring Safety and Dignity in livestock management, and Considerations for Dignifying individuals in the sector.
The presentations aimed to equip participants with a deeper understanding of dignity and inclusion in livestock farming.
Amb. Idris Muraina, Executive Director of Renaissance Care and Empowerment Foundation (RECEF), cited the Nigerian Constitution’s Chapter 4, Section 34, which guarantees the dignity of the human person, emphasizing that every individual matters, regardless of gender, age, or disability.
Dr Aisha Abimbola Adaranijo, a lecturer at Federal University Lokoja, highlighted the need to support survivors of GBV and PSEA, saying “nobody wants to be involved in GBV or PSEA” and urged society to stop blaming victims.
The project aims to create a safe environment where people can report grievances without fear, with facilitators emphasizing the importance of accountability and the “Do No Harm” principle.
The event concluded with a call to action, urging individuals to take a pledge to respect and protect vulnerable groups, including women, youth, and people living with disabilities.
The participants at the event include Livestock Farmers, Key Value Chain Actors and other Community Stakeholders in Kogi State
Participants pledged to uphold dignity and safety, repeating the mantra: “Her Dignity, Our Duty. Her Safety, Our Standard. For Every Woman, For Every One.”
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(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, FEBRUARY 26TH 2026)
