The Kano Chief Justice, Dije Aboki, has said the state was working towards the creation of a Special Court to allow the speedy dispensation of justice and also tackle the menace of gender-based violence and child rights abuse.
Speaking during the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Nigeria: 2nd Quarter NEC, pre-convention meeting in Kano, Thursday, with a Theme: Ensuring Access To Justice For Indigent Women and Children in Nigeria, Justice Dije Aboki, hinted that a special court is needed to emerging challenges, such as gender violence, rape and child abuse. Justice Dije reminded FIDA that their efforts are required more than ever before, in the face of the challenges to give hope to the vulnerable ones.
She said, 'We are working to ensure gender-based violence is being tackled, which is why the request for creating a single court to ensure speedy dispensation of justice against perpetrators is given due and quick attention by the government. Justice Dije Aboki explained that Kano is currently working in collaboration with UNICEF to ensure girls have quality education and also tackle women-based gender-based violence and child abuse.
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