The Kogi State Government says it’s committed to putting an end to gender based violence in the State.

State Commissioner for Woman Affairs and Social Development Hajia Fatima Buba stated this in Lokoja to mark the 2021 days of Activism, Campaign Against Gender Based Violence.

Hajia Buba noted the government has not relent in its protection of Women and the girl child, stressing that, anyone found guilty in inflicting violence against women will face the full wrath of the law.

The Commissioner who emabarked on a road show alongside the Secretary to the State Government Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade, Civil Societies, None Governmnetal Organizationsin such as Action Aid, PIBCID, FIDA, NAWOJ, Nigeria Girls Guide, Concerned Women Organization thanked Governor Bello for giving Women sense of belonging in the state.

The Commissioner added that the Campaign Against Gender Based Violence is a continuous activity hence the need for synergy between the government and relevant stakeholders towards putting an end to the societal menace.

She maintained that, through government relentless efforts,
a considerable reduction in violence against women, girls & persons have been achieved in the state since the present administration came into power in 2016.