x

GBV: Kebbi First Lady Inaugurates Technical Working Group to tackle prevalence in the State

By Laiatu Bamaiyi, Birnin kebbi

The first lady of Kebbi State, Hajia Zainab Nasare has inaugurated a Technical Working Committee on Gender-Based Violence, GBV, to tackle the prevalence of the menace in the state.

Hajia Nasare in her inaugural address during the ceremony recently in Birin Kebbi emphasized the need for collective action to eradicate the prevalence of all forms of gender-based violence in the state.

She therefore called on Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, the Media, and other stakeholders to work together to achieve positive results in the fight against this societal menace.

According to the first lady, gender-based violence goes beyond just rape, as it impacts the overall wellbeing of women.

She also commended the efforts of the TWG members in raising public awareness about gender-based violence and ensuring the prosecution of offenders.

The Secretary of the TWG, Mallam Nasir revealed that fifty rapists have been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by Special Courts established to handle rape cases in the state between January and May of this year.

He attributed this success to the unwavering support of first lady Zainab Nasare.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Halima Hassan Kamba, will serve as the Vice Chairperson of the TWG, along with eleven other members who will work towards eliminating gender-based violence in Kebbi State.

With the dedication and commitment of all stakeholders, the fight against gender-based violence in Kebbi State is expected to yield positive results, the first lady stated.

Hot this week

Gov. Ododo Hails Appointment of Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu as New Chief of Army Staff

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaKogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman...

How Violence Starves Nigeria’s Food Basket

By Emmanuel Sam DavidBenue State, once renowned as the...

Ruben Amorim Lists Four Reasons Casemiro Is ‘So Important’ to Manchester United

Manchester United’s resurgence under manager Ruben Amorim continued on...

NDDC Commissions Naval Facility in Bayelsa to Boost Security in Niger Delta

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, YenagoaThe Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)...

Manchester United’s resurgence under Ruben Amorim continues, with the...

Both Real Madrid and Barcelona are looking to reset...

Real Madrid, Super League Backers Demand $4 Billion Compensation from UEFA

Real Madrid and the organisers of the European Super...

NWFL Confirms November 26 Kickoff for 2025/2026 Season

The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has officially announced...

Match fixtures

Friday 31 October 2025 Bundesliga20:30 CET AugsburgvDortmundLa Liga21:00 CET GetafevGironaFA...

NIPR Institutes Annual PRICE Awards, Fixes 7th December for the Ceremony

PRESS RELEASEThe Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)...

The State of Education and Youth Development in Delta State

By High Chief Sheriff George Mulade T. 400-Level International Relations...

Ethiopia and Eritrea: Lessons from a Long Road to Peace

After gaining independence in 1993, Eritrea and Ethiopia initially...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img