The First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has said that investing in the girl-child is in the best interest of the nation.
She spoke at the National Girls Interactive Session with Policy and Decision Makers to commemorate the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child on Wednesday.
“Our girls are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are the leaders of today. It’s high time we break down barriers that have held them back for long. Education is the key weapon that we must use to ensure that every girl is free from discrimination and intimidation. “Under the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, we are looking at promoting alternative high school for girls so that despite whatever misadventure they find themselves, they can still acquire education that could give them access to higher education. I urge all well meaning Nigerian to help show the girl child that there is a good way,” the First Lady stated.She also advised the girls and boys present to join voluntary clubs such as Boys Scout, Girls Guide, and Red Cross among others.
She added that it is no more business as usual for those who sexually assault girls as government will prosecute such offenders pointing out that the case of the 8 year old girl allegedly abused by her step father has been taken up by her Ministry for his prosecution.
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