Tag: #WomenAffairs
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EDO: INCEST ACCOUNTS FOR 60% OF REPORTED CHILD ABUSE CASES — COMMISSIONER
The Edo Government says incest accounts for about 60 per cent of child abuse cases handled by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, with victims reportedly ranging from two to 16 years old. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency…
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EDO GOVT: FATHERS, DAUGHTERS ACCOUNT FOR MANY REPORTED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CASES
The Edo State Government says it is currently handling more than 72 child abuse cases, with many of the reported sexual abuse cases involving fathers and their minor daughters. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Ms Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed this in Benin while reviewing the ministry’s activities between October 2025 and August 2026. She…
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LAGOS HOSTS SOUTH-WEST WORKSHOP ON WOMEN AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The Lagos State Government reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable social development at the South-West Pre-Council Technical Zonal Policy Sensitisation Workshop held on Thursday July 2. The workshop was organised by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation…
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BAUCHI GOV SACKS WOMEN AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER IN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SHAKE-UP
Governor Bala Mohammed makes a swift change, reshaping his cabinet with immediate effect. Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has relieved Hajiya Zainab Baban-Takko, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, of her duties due to a minor reshuffle in the State Executive Council. The governor thanked her for her service and wished her well in…
