AGF Abubakar Malami
By Ebere Agozie
The UN and the European Union (EU) have reiterated their support to Nigerias efforts to eradicating Sexual and Gender Based Violence.
The representatives of the UN and EU reaffirmed the commitment at the inauguration of a Inter-Ministerial Management Committee on Eradication of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in Abuja.
UllaMueller, the representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), who noted that Nigeria has witnessed a spike in sexual violence with the COVID-19 pandemic, however, commended Nigeria for rising to the challenge and called on all for support.
We cannot say it often enough; we all have a responsibility to end gender based violence.
It is a devastating occurrence that happens every day in Nigeria and it is also a reality that women and girls live in fear every day.pandemic within a pandemic.
Malami charged the committee to give their best to save the country, especially the women and children from this menace.
To achieve this, the members must carry out a holistic examination of all issues ranging from legal, socio-cultural to economic perspective.
You are also expected to develop and implement effective approaches for prevention and effective responses whenever the crime occurs.
He added that the enormity of the problem calls for a targeted approach and concerted effort of all relevant stakeholders.
You all have been carefully selected to work assiduously together and come up with lasting solutions to the problem of SGBV in Nigeria.
You will be collaborating with the United Nations and Civil Society Organisations to tap from their wealth of experience on the issue and ensure best practices in the attainment of this objective.
The News Agency of Nigeria Reports that the committee has representatives from the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health, Women Affairs, the Police, Civil Society Organisations, among others. (NAN)
Source: NAN News