The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has appealed to Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje to grant assent to the Child Rights Protection Law.
Chairperson of the women lawyers, Bilkisu Suleiman, made the appeal while on a familiarisation visit to the Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
She said when assented, the law will address the case of child abuse, Almajiri and other social vices including the high divorce rate in society.
According to her, the social vices being perpetrated in Northern Nigeria and Kano, in particular, can only be checked if there are appropriate laws to punish perpetrators.
“FIDA is doing all it could to fight sexual abuse and domestic violence and ensure those found wanting are brought to book.
“We are highly disturbed by the menace of Almajiri and child abuse, which in many instances go unpunished,” the chairperson said.
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