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EDITOR’S NOTE This edition of African Peace Magazine Uk is dedicated to one of our board members, our Chief international consultant. He has over 35 years of experience in journalism and media. When our paths crossed in 2012, I knew he was God-sent and a living faith mover. He is not just one of the major secrets behind the success of African Peace Magazine UK, he is also one of our major sponsors. He is a brother, a father, a mentor, a spiritual father, a gift from God to us and humanity. Soft-spoken, calm, unusually simple for a man his status, blessed with extreme humility, humorous, and always smiling in a manner that portrays God's faithfulness in extremely difficult situations. He is extremely humble and easy-going and most importantly he loves God. Wishing a happy and blessed birthday to the most wonderful person I have ever known. Thank you for being my friend, a father, a mentor, and by our side all these years. It is often said that too much of everything is bad. But they have not met you. Too much of you is heavenly. Happy birthday to the most beautiful boss in the world Prince (Bar) Segun Ilori, an unassuming technocrat and a man who in all respects and by all standards has distinguished himself in several ways as a patriot, sacrificed all to assist in stabilizing the country. On behalf of the entire African Peace Magazine team, in Nigeria, Dubai UAE, South Africa Office, Tanzania, Kenya, and at the Head office in London we wish you a happy diamond jubilee, Sir. We celebrate you and more particularly your extremely humble and most beautiful Olori (Wife), she is indeed a treasure. We thank God for your family and the entire Ilori family. Your role in peace-making goes beyond the shores of Nigeria and the impact is felt globally. You are a man of peace. Blessed with grace to resolve issues and mend fences, it is our prayer that the good Lord would continue to grant all your heart desires. Wishing you many more blissful years ahead.
In line with African Peace Magazine’s mandate of promoting peace through innovation, entrepreneurship, unity, and integration on the continent. The African Peace Magazine UK, in conjunction with her strategic partners, Rethink Africa Foundation, African Fact Checkers, Centre for peace and conflict management in Africa and African Right Watch is set to host the African Peace Award 2022 in London UK from the 11th to 12th November 2022. The event is designed to host business, political, and diplomatic leaders. It is set to have in attendance, policymakers and think-tanks on Africa and Africa-related issues. The African Peace awards 2022 seeks to honour persons, institutions, organizations, governments, and others whose actions, and efforts have in one way improved or contributed to peacekeeping and conflict management in Africa as well as improving the lives of Africans. The African Peace brand has noted Peace promotion and conflict management in any society alleviates uncertainty and risk which in turn promotes economic growth in any given community. It contributes to the economic growth of the community by increasing the productivity in capital and labour as well as good governance. The African peace brand introduces its awards in the hopes of promoting peace globally and specifically in Africa with the hope of effecting change in Africa first and then globally. The Theme for the 2022 African Peace Award is Evolving a Sustainable Peace Architecture in a Changing World. We therefore, specially invite you to attend the African Peace Road Show scheduled to hold in Dubai UAE, from the 2nd of September 2022 to the 14th of September 2022 and other events already planned for the year. In this edition, we celebrate a peace icon who has dedicated his life to the service of humanity in promoting peace through the family and the community as a whole. Through his ministry, he has reached out and helped millions of people in Africa and the world in general.
Noah Ajare
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Prince (Barr.)
OLUSEGUN
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Ilori
Our personality for this special edition of African Peace Magazine, UK is no other person than an erudite scholar and technocrat, Prince (Barr.) Olusegun Akintunde Ilori who has over 35 years in the private and public sectors as a lawyer, journalist, and public relations practitioner. He worked as a Controller/ Head of Corporate Affairs for Omega Bank Plc (now Keystone Bank) after a successful career as Senior Journalist in Daily Sketch Ibadan and a public relations consultant in Mednet Ltd. He served as a legal practitioner at Chief Afe Babalola SAN & CO Legal Practitioners as Principal Partner and Olusegun Ilori & co (Law Annexe Chambers) Since 2004 and also an Executive Director, Legal & Regulatory Matters at Green Energy International Ltd (Operator of Otakikpo Marginal Field OML 11) from 2015 He was appointed into different capacities as Press Attache at the Ondo State Liaison Office, Victoria Island, Lagos, Personal Assistant to Hon. Minister of Education, Special Assistant, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Energy, NNPC towers in Abuja, also as Chief of Staff to the Governor, Ekiti State and other AdHoc appointments.
ELDER (Barr.) Olusegun Akintunde Ilori
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Prince (Barr.) Olusegun Akintunde Ilori
Barr. Ilori was also appointed from 2009 to 2010 as Commissioner for Special Duties and intergovernmental relations, Ekiti State and served on the boards of directors of several private and public companies, including the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). He is a member of the International Bar Association, Commonwealth Bar Association, Nigerian Bar Association, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN), Federation of African Public Relations Practitioners, and Commonwealth Journalists Association, among other professional organizations (CJA) and Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing of Nigeria. AFRICAN PEACE MAGAZINE | 10
Prince (Barr.) Olusegun Akintunde Ilori
In many areas, he has attended numerous national and international conferences. The team is celebrating him on his birthday, April 9, 2022 as his contributions locally and international is worthy of note, he made a lot of impact in all capacity he served and made his contribution to peace in the world around him. Truly his calm ways, simplicity of life, sincerity of purpose, robust giving spirit, and religious commitment to human capital development willing assistance to serve humanity are rare in our clime, they are vital to understanding his choice of career and service.
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Meet Ms. Basma Eissa, an Egyptian and a serial entrepreneur. She has helped a lot of startups over the years. She is the founder of Triumph Business Consultancy, a company incorporated legally registered in the UAE offering a wide range of services that aim at assisting businesses' set-up, expansion, and growth. Through their tailored and integrated business solutions, they equip clients with all the necessary tools they need to run a successful business. She is a gender equality advocate and a social impact consultant
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Meet Gladness Borice Matee, a Tanzanian, She runs a thriving brand that sells clothing online. A mother of twins. She is a health and wellness advocate and entrepreneur.
Meet GLADNESS BORICE MATEE
She is an amazing cook who deals with healthy food stuff and local dishes sales to local and international clients.. She is making huge impact and an amazing role model. Very passionate about the rights of the girl child.
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Meet our Angolan entrepreneur for the week, Nadir Tati. She is a graduate of Criminology and an advocate of African Art and Human Rights, she works with the disadvantaged children and no doubt Fashion Diva.
Zinga Suama, from Angola. She is an entrepreneur, Human Resources Manager, Young leader graduated by Yali, African Union Youth Volunteer and Ambassador of the Program 2020/21, Regional volunteers Coordinator in Angola of the International Human Rights Commission and ECOSOCC CSO.
Nadir was the first Angolan and African stylist to dress a film actress for the Oscars in Hollywood with Rachel Mwanza, Republic of Congo being nominated for Best Foreign film in 2013.
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She struggles daily to raise the Angolan fashion to the same level as other countries like USA, Germany, Korea, Mexico, Belgium, Macau, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Togo, Tanzania and other countries who applauded the creations of Nadir Tati.
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She is passionate about Human Rights and helping the less privileged.
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Meet our entrepreneur of the week, Ann Wanjiru Karuga, a Kenyan who is an entrepreneur, Finance graduate and a Certified public Accountant(2nd level). She has a hair products brand she named 'Slay my way' She previously worked at Center of Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness Management (CESAAM) at Egerton university as a Research assistant based in Kakamega County. Also as an Accountant in RiverSide Park hotel and currently working as a Retail Customer care at Safaricom Plc. She has lots of interest in Interior designs, Books and Listening to podcasts.
Meet Regina Maria Manuel Gunza, an Angolan. A graduate of Journalism from the Metropolitan University of Angola. Postgraduate in Entrepreneurship and Business from the Southern Africa Regional Leadership Center. She has years of experience in Journalism, having worked for prominent media outlets in Angola, such as Rádio Ecclésia, TV Zimbo, The Crime Newspaper, Angorussia Site, among others. She is a Marketing Manager for Personal Hygiene and Reviva Professional at REVIVA Fabric, one of the largest industrial detergent units in Angola. Also, freelance journalist, writing content for Journal O Kwanza, Radar Kianda, and Epito Reporter and Director of the First Initiative Magazine for Young African Leaders.
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Meet Rosaline Musekiwa aged 21, a Zimbabwean. An undergraduate of Lupane State University. Due to her passion for arts, she has a platform in which she educates the youths on the importance of education and mental health. She is a writer, a professional dancer, a model and has won many beauty pageants among which are Miss Glamour Zimbabwe 2021/2022 and Miss Model Mediterrano Global Zimbabwe 2022 and brands ambassador as well. She is equally a fashionista who owns a boutique. She likes inspiring the youths. She wasn't born with silver spoon in her mouth, but she has worked her way to the top to show girls of her age that the sky is their limit.
Meet Nympha Chinenye Nzeribe, she's a professional writer for webs, individuals and businesses. You can find her art in personal statements, administrative documents, media articles, blogs, digital copies, etc.
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KANRY KAMWI
She is a social marketer and the creative manager for Anterior Strides, a writing and editing brand in Nigeria. She also loves to advocate for women and through words, consistently clamours for a better world where justice, peace and equality reigns.
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By profession, she is a computer scientist. She is of the belief that "True greatness comes when you build others ". Her passion lies in seeing youths excels. Therefore, partnering with young talents and with capitals to build an African's future. Her excitement lies in technology. Due to her love for technology, she is currently an intern with a Nongovernmental organization where she is helping with youth empowerment and skills acquisitions. Many youths have benefitted from her in the area of programming and ICT skills.
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Meet Dr Brenda Namumba, a Zambian. The first to obtain a Ph.D in Astrophysics from the University of Cape Town. Being too inquisitive as a child,paved way for her understanding of scientific concepts rather than social sciences throughout her primary and secondary school days . Having BSc. in Physics, BSc. in Astronomy and Astrophysics, MSc. in Astronomy&Astrophysics and a Ph.D in Astrophysics. She is an observational radio astroner. Mostly with her laptop writing proposals for telescope time which she later analyze and writes reports of her findings. Among what she does during her leisure is giving astronomy talks to the general public. She sees her parents as her greatest support. Her advice to the next generation of women is to not underestimate themselves. In her word " We need to kindle girls interest in science and work hard to keep it "
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e a problem solver! It is in high demand World over, in Africa especially. The responsibilities of leadership and management of resources has been vested in the hands of those that have no
inkling of the seriousness of the subject matter. Peace is attainable from the lowest to the highest echelon in the society. Land, borders, and water disputes are typical in local communities. The urban society has it's modern day problem of cybercrimes, terrorism and financial upheavals. Irrespective of the challenges, a committed leader will leave an indelible mark which African nations are in want of. Are the leaders qualified? Do they have the requisite knowledge for the task? What is the task? These are the questions begging for answers. Africa is a beautiful Continent that is attractive to stronger economies. These nations prefer the weak leadership structure which enables their plowing motive to Succeed. Leadership should be tested and proven. Africans have lost faith even in their identity and only a true leader who seeks peace can repair and restore lost dignity. The world is in need of peace thanks to the Russian and Ukrainian war. How do we foster peace with our neighbors? Do we be our brother's keeper or killer? Our major identity is our skin and peculiar features. What lesson do we as a nation learn? Is Coup d’état the solution? Is war or terrorism going to make our continent strong? So many unanswered questions. Africans need to brace up and take up the Hercular task of looking out for itself. Most Asian Nations are fast developing and have become skilled expatriates to African nations. At the same time exporting our best to their nation and we import from Asia. For lasting peace, Africans must become industrialized and indigenous investors should be encouraged. Imports from foreign nations should carry heavy duties. No Messiah will come from anywhere, we need to look inwards for peace, tranquility and progress. We need to coexist in peace, while building and expanding into a model fit for the international market. Africans have had several leaders that did not have the solution but rather became part of the problem. AFRICAN PEACE MAGAZINE | 17
We can solve these problems, first if we acknowledge that we have a problem and leaders that are accountable. A civil servant will not steal when he or she is sure that, saved pension is safe. And reward is given for hard work rather than mediocrity. Terrorism is not fought by one Country but all nations. Religious intolerance is frown at with sanctions from member nations. Africa has known too much unrest and its economy is in crisis with high indebtedness and inflation. The impact of Cov19 is still felt, with many not going back to work and thousands are out of job. For those with jobs get pittance and the paid have inflation to contend with. Suicide that hitherto was unheard of, unknown almost none existence is very much part of our everyday agonizes. A problem solver that feels the pulse of the people, not with empty promises is needed. One that will take their Country and the continent out of these deep waters. No doubt the Russian- Ukraine war is impacting the African economy adversely. The global downturn is hitting hard on the energy market. A barrel of oil is $107.14 and Russian oil has been sanctioned. Currencies have depreciated against the dollar, sliding down steep slopes .The subSaharan African growth has dwindled but a visionary leader with passion can turn the economy around. This is a good time to export goods .Oil rich nations should become more accountable and possibly refine their own oil. Recently, most Nations have relaxed their health and safety rules on travellers. This are an opportunity for Africa to improve its healthcare services and response to crises. Insecurity is a major issue in West Africa with Boko Haram, Iswap and other unknown factions seeking supremacy by making lives and property unsafe. This has led to many leaving their communities, and source of livelihood to take refuge in Internal displaced person (IDP)camps and neighboring countries. Unfortunately, many are yet to return home.The cities are congested and the rurals areas are deserted. The Terrors destroy, kidnap, rape and kill. The governments, are not fast to respond and the people have lost faith, defending themselves.
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How do we broker peace in a peaceless environment? A problem solver, a leader can calm the storm. In West Africa, certain languages are spoken across borders. Hausa, Yoruba and Fulfulde, these languages have dialects. It is easy to identify where a particular person comes from, based on their spoken words. However, one tend to ignore these when one interact. Even when the person in question has identified with a neighboring country. Borders do not exist in these neighborhoods, and a visit to a relative needs no formality. Security should be everyone's business. Can a problem solver do much? When most of the African countries are ridden with persistent crises. DR Congo Refugees are moving from place to place seeking for peace that does not exist in their Country. Africa is in need of a problem solver, one that does not speak Swahili or Arabic but a universal language of peace, that transcends her disparity. You can be that peacemaker.
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Introducing NADIR TATI
with special needs. In a big city like Mexico City
Tell us about yourself? My name is Nadir Tati and I’m a fashion designer and a criminologist from Angola. Being
the crime rate is so high that every hour one kid is being abused.
a fashion designer helps me to show my culture,
When i decided to get involved in my first
my values and above all helps me to connect to
fashion week it happened to be also in Cancun. I
the world. I do shows all around the world and
was invited to show my work at the fashion
my message is always about freedom and
peninsula because we wanted to show Africa in
peace.
a different perspective. Africa is a very rich
Tell us about your Early Education?
continent, not only because of the oil and minerals but because of the people. We have
I come from a big family. We are five and for
very strong people in the continent we have
sure was not easy for my parents to keep e very
talents on all the different areas. Its important
one busy. I started swimming when i was about 3
for me to talk about fashion in a way that i can
years old. My parents made sure that i went
connect people and we can travel together and
swimming every day. I went to school and later
discover Africa.
when i was about 12 years i was part of Angola National swimming team. After graduating in South Africa with a degree in Sociology/ Criminology i went to do my Post Graduation in Criminology in Hamburg and my Masters degree in Mexico City. México was a country that helped me to study not only crimes but Fashion Design and Cancun was my first experience at the fashion week. Tell us about how you got involved in what you are currently doing? My connection with the kids started in Angola where i was working in school directed for kids
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What does Peace mean to you? Means first of all freedom! Everybody should be free to Think and live respecting each other! Peace is compassion for others. Peace is being able to grow and thrive and be who you are. Peace is accepting of various religious practices, or the lack thereof. Being able to travel and live in so many countries have me the possibility to communicate in many different language and at the same time listen, learn and respect different cultures
What do you believe is the best strategy towards promoting Peace in Nigeria and
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Africa?
… every kid should learn to read and write! Education is the key for a better future
The African continent is fighting for peace and stability. When we talk about Nigeria we are talking about a Country with is one history, values and principles. The position of Nigeria on the map gives the country the possibility to be
Tell us about what makes you happy
one of most important economies in the world. Peace in Nigeria means respecting the
I’m an artist and my way of living and all that i
differences, Educating children to be leaders,
have learned gave me the capacity to first of all
building more schools and having a system of
learn about myself and what i want from life. I
education that works specifically for the
have a mission and my mission is to lead young
Nigerian people.
people. I defend that every kid should learn to read and write! Education is the key for a better
Do you think you have been able to contribute
future
to the cause of Peace, if Yeas what is your best approach to conflict resolution? My work is directed to people and people are the most important value in a country. The peace
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process is a complex issue. I believe that with my
resources, what can we do to address this
work i help people especially African people to
situation?
trust in their capacity and the ability to improve and bring Africa to the level of excellence.
When we look at the statistics we see the real numbers. We all know the struggle we have in
As a woman and a leader, what advice do
developing our agriculture in creating processes
you have for women everywhere who aspire
and technology for Africa. Some of our products
to be like you?
are not even available in the African continent
I look at the young generation with optimism and I tell them that they should first of all know who
we need to buy them outside of the continent when the product belongs to Africa.
they are and what they expect to change should
We need to train more people, more Universities,
be changed by them. They have the chance to
investing in more agriculture programs and at
make a difference for the continent, the key is
the same time look at what we have as a way to
with them, the new technology and the access to
explore at more scientific levels. There is no
the information process is there. They just have to
need to have such high import rate when we can
use it! Learning new languages and
produce locally.
communicating and expressing their fears as well as sharing ideas for development, its the way to
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go.
We all know the struggle we have in developing our agriculture in creating processes and technology for Africa.
What do you think of the African Peace Magazine Initiative? Its for Sure one of the most important Magazine for the future generation, covers all issues for peace and stability. Examples from great leaders and how they have done it is all we
Tell us about your NGO, if any
need. Congratulations in this amazing job. “Reading for Africa” happens to be my focus! It has often been said that Africa can feed the world but insecurity and internal strife has affected our ability to harness our agricultural
Every child should learn to read! The idea is to develop a small book Store for them. We are already engaged since few years and kids have
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been assisted in all different ways from food, to
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masks for the Covid 19 and books.
African kids need to be seen as the future and without them there will be no safe world.
Tell us about your future plans I Love fashion but I’m addicted to kids. I love the idea of defending the rights of all the children and to give them a voice… this voice that nobody listen to but i do. My plans go into this direction. How can I prepare a peaceful world
How do we deal with brain drain and the sudden increase in migration?
for the children? I work everyday in building this space for them. African kids need to be seen as
Globalization shows us that we are all far but at
the future and without them there will be no safe
the same time close to each other. The need to
world.
find better opportunity and high Standard of living is huge There are no boundaries, young
Who inspires you and why?
people should be able to study and seek
I’m inspired by people like Nelson Mandela. He was a great leader and I’m proud of what he had done for the world especially for black people. He had a mission and we will never
professional experiences around the world. What is your advice for the African youths with regards to their role in peace building and all-round development in Africa?
forget his role of peace maker for all of us. Be yourself. Understand where you come from What has been your biggest Success as of today?
and start from where you are, opportunities are there, The number of students especially young
My biggest success is to show my work around
girls at universities are increasing each year! This
the world and see the Impact it cause in each
is good sign because it focuses on the role of
person I meet. México, Portugal, Japan , Macau,
women as part of the economy. Empowerment is
South Korea, Belgium, Germany, USA,
about to growth its about autonomy and self-
Mozambique. Botswana, Kenya, South Africa are
determination. Life is about planning and African
some of the countries that have seen my work
youth should plan so that they can be part of the
and I’m very proud.
change and in this way help the future of Africa.
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Objective Africa needs competent local managers and peace ambassadors to create sustainable and peaceful environment. Knowing our assets and confidently sharing our knowledge is the first step in peace building in Africa. In light of this, the training is designed for those who want to discover and develop their leadership and conflict management potential, find their voice and contribute to Africa’s success. It is also a great experience and a chance for the world to learn from Africa and how we effectively manage Conflict and Build Peace.
Goals: Youths will learn skills to become better leaders and peace ambassadors. This training serves as the overview and you'll explore what Conflict management and leadership are and the key skills and strategies effective managers use to create successful and peaceful communities/organizations. Participants will be educated in management basics: motivating different personality types, planning, organizing and coordinating and controlling. Participants will discover how to develop peace building team and how to lead even in the times of crisis and difficulties. Every day you will have an occasion to practice leading, Peace building and managing people. AFRICAN PEACE MAGAZINE | 36
Deliverables This is mainly a classroom-based course similar to higher institution studies format. Topics will be covered through case studies that encourage participants to do 90 percent of the talking during the discussions and workshops. The Trainers steers the conversation by making occasional observations, asking questions and summarizing. The conclusions and decisions are made by the participants. The Trainers will aim to keep the course material interactive and varied. In order to cater to a variety of learners, lectures using video, print visuals, audio, case studies and culminating with group work will be employed along with workshops. Participants will bring into class "real-world" examples from their own mail, work, reading, or meeting discussions. Participant will each solve Conflict management and leadership case by researching real life success stories and presenting possible findings to the classroom. Progress requires intense and prolonged practice. Therefore, this training is designed as an inspiring laboratory allowing participants to practice Peace building, leadership and management skills in the classroom, apply what they’ve learned immediately to their real challenges at work and share the outcomes with the classroom and later with their team. At the end of the training participant will receive certificates. Aside from that, participation in this program will help increase one’s potential for international job placements, scholarships AFRICAN PEACE MAGAZINE | 37
Expectations Africans who want to develop their peace building and leadership skills, learn about different negotiating and management styles in the world and improve trough practice and observation. People who consider managerial career and look for a purposeful career path. It will be a great first leadership experience, an occasion to learn from professionals in a safe environment and network. Participants will learn from each other about the African cultural leadership expectations and how to use cultural sensitivity to create a safe and cooperative culture in Africa. Skills to be learnt are: •
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Mediation and Negotiation
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Finding solutions
What each party should do or bring: (to be determined by all Parties)
Venue:
Date:
30th JULY ‘ 22
COCONUT GROVE HOTEL, ACCRA, GHANA.
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2022
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Menace FAKE DRUGS IN AFRICA
According to the United Nations, sustainable development goal 3 access to good health and well-being is a major goal that the UN sees as a very important thing to be successful at. Fake drugs have probed a great risk on Africans having access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines which in turn is causing different health hazards leading to adverse effects and devastating loss of human life. According to a report between 2013 and 2017, World Health Organization discovered that of all fake drugs reported, 42% of them came from African Region. Even in 2019, the alerts for fake meningitis vaccines was reportedly in Niger, hypertension drugs in Cameron, fake antibiotic Augmentin were also discovered in Uganda and Kenya Some time ago, a report of a Togolese man, Hievi was shared. His experience with fake drugs had a serious medical effect on him, he lost his kidney and got paralyzed. He said he was down with Malaria and the doctor prescribed some drugs for him which he got and used. After about two weeks, he expected changes but it keeps getting worse, at that time, he was feeling pain in his stomach and could not walk again. He was rushed back to the hospital in Lome where he was diagnosed with kidney failure which turned him into a cripple. It was later discovered the quinine and antibiotics used were fake which affected his organ. Combating this situation seems difficult each passing day as the proliferation of this is becoming rampant in the Region. Fake drugs do not only make illnesses uneasy to be treated. It makes dangerous diseases stronger, therefore causing major damage to the body. AFRICAN PEACE MAGAZINE | 43
Tavares 2020, opined that most counterfeit drugs and goods are bought based on the price difference to the original goods. People who under normal circumstances would not have access to the original product as a result of the prices can go for a cheaper alternative. In a workshop on Anti-counterfeiting in 2019, one of the panelists said counterfeit doesn't just come, it is made when a specific brand is trending in the market and it's in high demand. The more desirable it is, the higher the tendency to replicate it to meet the parcel of consumers who want to get it but scanning pay the price. It was opined that the consumers who want to buy it but as a result of the high price are more than those that could afford it at the initial stage. This did not justify the actions of the counterfeit producers, Majority did this for their selfish interest and urge to make it without going through stress as they believe most people would be able to buy their goods at an appointed time. Fake medicines in a major problem as pharmaceutical companies are highly profitable, many counterfeits are lured towards creating duplicate medicines, causing threats to human lives. It is important medicines are thoroughly checked to confirm genuineness, though it is not easy but careful study of these is important. Checking the packaging for unusual fonts, print color, and spelling errors; No breakage on the seal, if noticed, it should be returned; if the Price of the product is quite cheaper than the usual rate. How then is the Continent dealing with this evil menace that is causing serious havoc in the health and well-being of its inhabitants, how does each country regulate the production, importation, and circulation of these drugs?
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Nigeria In Nigeria, it is estimated that over 70% of drugs sold in the country are second-generation goods, and the government is taking serious actions in curbing the use of counterfeit drugs in the country. There are different acts put in place that enforces measures against fake goods. The Trademarks Act provisions deal with infringement proceedings and granting of licenses to trademark owners. The Merchandising Marks Act determines and prosecutes trademark forgery. The Custom service has been given the mandate to check properly contrabands (such as illegal drugs and weapons) and enforce import and export restrictions and prohibitions to lawbreakers. The National Agency of Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) registers all Trademarks, confirms the quality and efficacies of products, and declares them fit for consumption. Such a product goes through three committees. MEDSAF is a health technology that allows pharmacies and Doctors to Manufacturers directly Algeria Every Trademark owner is expected to register with the government the look and kind of product sold. If a counterfeit of the product is realized and reported. The product is therefore investigated and detained. If within 30days, the Trademark owner does not confirm the validity of the goods and it is eventually destroyed. The Custom service is also on strict rules to confirm a particular product through trademark check and it is discovered illegal smuggling and importation, it is then destroyed.
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Ghana Trademark infringement action is a criminal offense in Ghana which when discovered; all goods are seized and destroyed. The Custom though does not have specific provisions after discovering suspicious goods can destroy it after confirming from the importer of the goods. If a counterfeit is not found it is then destroyed. South Africa The use of fake drugs in South Africa is also on the high side as it is one of the largest economies in Africa. All drugs and goods are checked and confirmed thoroughly. Trademark sanctioning is done to products that are counterfeit and are destroyed immediately. With some of these sanctions on these products, why is the spread still prevalent, the menace is still effective as counterfeiters are finding ways to retool, combat, and come back more sophisticated to deceive others and present their mimicked counterfeit as okay. There is a recent development to confirming the originality of a product with the use of technology which consumers try to confirm the drugs themselves. The use of Mobile Apps reveals the usefulness of a drug and is checked through the means of identification printed on the packaging. The use of Bar Code label which was introduced, certain human drug and biological products are given this linear bar code which will help consumers confirm the authenticity of the product, it even gives them the usefulness of the drug.
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A recent development is also being used, the use of Mobile Authentication Service which uses scratch codes and Short Messaging Service (SMS) for consumers to confirm the authenticity of medicines at the point of purchase. A panel is scratched on the package and a one-time-use unique code is revealed and it is sent toll-free using GSM operators and the consumer then gets a message that the product is real or suspected fake Regulations should also develop frameworks to help resolve solutions to protect vulnerable consumers from the evil effect fake drug use can have on people in Africa.
Temitayo Ajibade Author
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