CurrentReport Blog The wife of Zamfara State Governor, Hurriya Lawal, has called for the expedited dispensation of justice in cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across Nigeria. She emphasized that timely justice is crucial to addressing the growing menace of GBV in the country.
Mrs. Lawal made the call during a symposium held in Gusau, the state capital, as part of the global Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The event aimed to raise awareness about GBV and encourage collective efforts to tackle the issue.
The Governor’s wife highlighted the alarming link between the ongoing insecurity in Zamfara State and the surge in GBV cases, noting that economic hardship and displacement have exacerbated the problem. She advocated strict punishments and public shaming of GBV offenders to serve as a deterrent to others.
Garba Yandi, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, who served as the Guest Speaker, elaborated on the various forms of GBV and stressed the need for collaboration among all stakeholders to curb the issue.
Other speakers at the symposium urged victims, especially women, to speak out and report incidents to appropriate authorities to ensure justice is served.
The event, attended by state government officials, security agencies, civil society organizations, human rights groups, traditional institutions, and religious leaders, also served to sensitize the public about the importance of addressing GBV.
The Sixteen Days of Activism Against GBV is a global campaign observed annually from November 25 to December 10, aimed at eliminating violence against women and girls worldwide.
