The Nasarawa State Chapter of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) has called for stronger collaboration between the government and traditional institutions to ensure the effective implementation of laws protecting women and children across the state.
President of the Council, Mrs. Mary Samuel Meshi, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mrs. Hauwa Samuel Jugbo, in Lafia.
Mrs. Meshi said the visit was part of the Council’s efforts to find lasting solutions to persistent violations against women and children, including rape and defilement.
She commended Governor Abdullahi Sule for appointing a woman as Attorney General, saying the move has revived confidence among women in the state’s commitment to fighting gender-based violence.
“The appointment of Mrs. Hauwa Jugbo as Attorney General by Governor Sule has rekindled hope that we can win the war against violence and child abuse,” Meshi stated.
She also called for deeper collaboration with traditional rulers and religious leaders, stressing that justice must not be compromised.
“We urge the state government to work closely with community leaders to ensure that no perpetrator of sexual assault or child abuse is shielded from justice,” she said.
Highlighting a recent case, Mrs. Meshi brought the Attorney General’s attention to the arrest of a 60-year-old man accused of defiling his daughter, calling for swift and decisive action.
Responding, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mrs. Hauwa Jugbo, assured the NCWS of the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to ensuring justice for victims of gender-based violence.
“Governor Sule’s administration has remained consistent in protecting the rights of women and children, paving the way for them to reach their full potential,” Jugbo said.
She stressed that the Ministry would pursue the prosecution of all cases involving violence against women and children, adding that impunity would no longer be tolerated.
“The era of shielding perpetrators is over. We must all work together to create a society where women and girls are safe, empowered, and heard,” she added.
The meeting underscored a shared commitment to ending gender-based violence and ensuring that justice is served for all victims in Nasarawa (Radio Nigeria)