NewsNigeriaPhilanthropyPressure Group Honours Human Right Activists, Philanthropists, Others

The recipients include politicians, philanthropists, Human rights activists, and Academicians among others.

“The blackcap as it is known today started as a mere pressure group of fiery young men who are not happy with Nigeria’s consistent slide towards anarchy and political perdition as a result of the twin maladies of bad governance and massive corruption.

“The movement in its few years of existence has stoutly fought social ills, injustice, and all manners of vices such as human right abuse, child abuse, and Police brutality”. He said.

The Guest Speaker, Former Vice-Chancellor Adamawa State University Mubi, Prof. Alkasum Abba who spoke on ” Corruption and Good governance” lamented that those who embezzled government funds go out free which affects governance in of the country.

“Those who have their children in private schools, should not hold public office as no society can progress with deceit and injustice”. He said.

Represented by Prof Buba Aliyu, the guest speaker called for attitudinal change, saying the country has enough resources that can cater to the welfare of the citizenry.