Nigeria: Wife of President Buhari,
Aisha Buhari has called for the enforcement of rape laws in Nigeria. Mrs Buhari
made the call at a meeting she had with Ministry of Women Affairs, UNICEF and
National Population Commission, led by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry,
Dr Ezekiel Oyemomi at the state house Abuja yesterday September 14th.
We are aware of the national law on
rape passed this year on May 25 (Prohibition Act 2015) which states
imprisonment ranging from 12 to 20 years. I advocate for the enforcement of
this law at all levels.
Unfortunately, children are the most
vulnerable, being exploited at different stages of their lives. A number of
cases on violence against women and children are being reported on daily basis
with the most alarming one of those happening in higher institutions of
leaning. These include sexual harassment and assaults of female students by
lecturers as a result of lack of laws and appropriate actions against the
perpetrators, she said.
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