First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, October 11, said education is the weapon needed to give the girl child in Nigeria her freedom from discrimination and
, on Wednesday, October 11, said education is the weapon needed to give the girl child in Nigeria her freedom from discrimination and intimidation.
She noted that the girl child must be protected from all forms of violence with a safe and inclusive environment provided for them to thrive. She added that it is no more business as usual for those who sexually assault girls as the government will prosecute such offenders pointing out that the case of the 8-year-old girl allegedly abused by her stepfather has been taken up by her Ministry for his prosecution.
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