Senate urges FG to declare state of emergency on girl child’s protection

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The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to declare a State of Emergency on the protection and welfare of the girl-child in the country to effectively shape the future of the nation.

It also urged state governments yet to domesticate the Child Rights Act to do so with the attendant eradication of harmful traditional practices like female genital mutilation.

The resolutions was sequel to a motion sponsored by Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing FCT.

According to her, based on the 2020 UNICEF report, girls constitute over 60% of the out-of-school population, a problem that is exacerbated by cultural barriers, insecurity, and economic disadvantages, especially in rural and conflict-affected areas.

To this effect, the Red Chamber accordingly mandated its committee on legislative compliance to monitor the implementation of girl-child protection laws and policies.

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