(VIDEO) First Lady Seeks Stronger Laws to Combat Rape

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Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for the appropriation and enforcement of stiffer laws and punishment for perpetrators of rape, sexual abuse and other forms of gender-based violence.

She made the call at the 1st Gender and Social Norms Summit organized by the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA in collaboration with her office.

The First Lady noted that the summit provides a common platform especially for stakeholders, including Wives of State Governors, to create awareness, exchange lessons learned and promote effective strategies for preventing and responding to GBV and other harmful practices.

The highlight of the event was the signing of the Compact of Commitment by the First Lady and Wives of State Governors, reaffirming their determination to end GBV and other harmful practices in their States

-Oluremi Tinubu-First Lady of Nigeria

Source: Swifteradio.com

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