Anambra Commissioner demands broader GBV sensitisation among women

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obinabo has called for a broader sensitisation of women on gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria as women and girls are mostly victims.

The commissioner stated this while hosting members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Women Committee Anambra State Chapter in her office in Awka.

Obinabo who spoke extensively on ill treatment meted on women, advised parents to make out adequate time for their children.

She also urged them to go back to the good old days of making inquiries before giving out their daughters in marriage.

Responding, NAWOJ Chairperson, Mrs. Franklyn Onyekachi commended the Women Affairs Commissioner for being in fore front of the fight against gender based violence.

She further called for strict implementation and enforcement of Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law.

The women who were marking 16days of activism on GBV which has as its theme, “Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls” also paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) Sir Chido Obidiegwu.