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Post Covid-19 Good Governance Prospects And Challenges For Promoting The Socio-Economic Well-Being Of The Urban And Rural Masses (Safety And Rule Of Law: Participation And Human Rights)

BACKGROUND One of Bako Kontagora Development Foundation (BKDF) aim is to organize and engage in forums and conferences for policy advocacy and enlightenment campaigns for peaceful society. This aim has informed series of webinars organized in view of the current global health and economic conditions occasioned by Covid-19. The first webinar focused on the impact […]

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Commnunique-Impact Of Covid-19 on Rural Education; Remembering The Forgotten Bottom, Ghettos, Slumps And The Underprivileged.

BACKGROUND Covid-19 has affected the rural and urban areas of every community. Nigeria has a high population of out-of-school children, estimated at 13.2 million and the Government has been unable to cater for all the education needs of the rural and urban poor communities, even though some of the facilities are available. Unfortunately, the outbreak […]

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Opening Speech By Hauwa Bako Mohammed Founder /CEO Bako Kontagora Development Foundation On BKDF Webinar Series

Distinguished Delegates, esteemed colleagues and friends, Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to extend to you all a very warm welcome on behalf of Bako Kontagora Development Foundation, and to say how grateful we are to UNESCO Abuja who have accepted our invitation to partner in convening this Webinar Series. Today’s session is […]

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Tribute to late Alhaji Bako Kontagora (Garkuwan Kontagora) on his 30th year Remembrance

Late Alhaji Bako Kontagora of blessed memory was a consummate businessman, astute politician and renowned philanthropist. Born as Sa’id Bako Mohammed in Kontagora Niger state, Garkuwa was an enigma who bestrode the business and political landscape of Kontagora, Niger state and Nigeria as a colossus. Garkuwa had a big dream to affect lives and he […]

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