By Praise Chinecherem
Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo has attributed steady decline in cases of abuses, sexual and gender-based violence in the state to their regular exposure and reportage.
She mutted legal action against parents who release their underagedwa for house-helps, stressing that parents must produce children they could cater for.
Addressing women during the 2023 Women’s Summit in Awka, the first lady charged women to be solution providers to reposition the society.
She acknowledged women’s enormous responsibilities in society with huge financial attachment, but said they were not enough reason to neglect the home front, which remained their primary duty.
She said, “Yes, your responsibilities which demands money is enormous. But you can’t be too busy to the extent of not taking care of the children God blessed you with.
“Make sure you know the state and welfare of your children all the time. Before you leave the house and when you’re back. Make them your best friend, not be a tiger to them so they can build confidence in you.
“Time has come for women to go back to the drawing board, put their homes in order and become game changers especially as it concerns proper parenting.
“A lot still needs to be done to get the society working again, especially in fight against cases of abuses, sexual and gender-based violence prevalent in the society and the need to access quick justice delivery.”
Earlier, Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo appreciated Mrs Soludo for always making the women her priority, assuring continued enlightenment of women on need to be agents of change in the society.
Dignitaries at the event Summit which usually ushered in the annual August meeting, included member representing Anaocha Constituency One in the State House of Assembly, Nkechi Ogbuefi and Traditional Rulers Wives Association.
Others were Commissioners of Education and Budget and Economic Planing, ASATU women, veteran broadcaster, Mrs Hephziba Agwaniru, Dr Casmir Nnaemeka and Chief Magistrate of Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Magistrate Court, Genevieve Osakwe.
