From:Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government in commemoration of the 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV) has organized a road walk to declare zero tolerance for any act of violence.
Addressing the media after the 3Kilometer walk that terminated at the Sir Kasihm Ibrahim House, the wife of the State Governor Hafsat Uba Sani reiterated the need for governments and all stakeholders to work together towards ensuring that vulnerable people are protected against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, who was represented by the Kaduna State Commissioner of Business Innovation and Technology, Mrs. Patience Fakai, said that the road walk is to amplify voices against GBV and to encourage the people of Kaduna State to have zero tolerance for any form of violence.
She added that Gov. Uba Sani has proved his commitment to women’s empowerment by organizing many projects to support the female gender and involving women in his administration.
“Part of the measures that can stop this is creating awareness to the whole society, especially in our places of worship.
“We should encourage such talks in our churches and mosques; We should inculcate that understanding that both the man and woman are partners in the home. The male should understand that the woman has a say too in certain things,” she said.
Also speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Gender and Social Inclusion, Rebecca Maulome Padonu, said that there is a need to unite and invest in preventing violence against women and girls.
She disclosed that the State has established many reference pathways where people can go to report cases of GBV and receive treatments or psychosocial support and advice.
