Enugu South Hosts GBV Sensitisation, Public Hearing On Gender Policy

Enugu South Local Government Area, Friday, hosted a sensitisation programme on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and a public hearing on the proposed Enugu State Gender Policy.

The event was organised by the Enugu State Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with the South Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSDO), with support from the Ford Foundation.

Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Enih, commended the Enugu South Council Chairman for providing a platform to advance conversations around gender justice.

She appreciated Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and the First Lady for championing policies that protect and empower women and children across the state.

According to Mrs. Enih, the public hearing aimed to give women a voice on critical issues affecting their rights, such as female genital mutilation, domestic violence, and other forms of GBV.

She also acknowledged SSDO and the Ford Foundation for their consistent support in promoting gender reforms in Enugu State.

Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Enih

Representing the Council Chairman, the Special Adviser on Political Matters, Hon. Chijioke Agbo, thanked the state government for fostering an enabling environment where ministries and agencies can effectively execute their mandates.

He lauded the Honourable Commissioner’s leadership and assured her of the Council’s full cooperation, noting that Enugu South had already implemented gender-inclusive policies under its current administration.

Hon. Chijioke Agbo

In her opening remarks, the Supervisor for Finance and a vocal gender advocate in the Council, Hon. Miracle Okafor, described the event as a timely and commendable initiative.

She noted that the forum would provide women and men the opportunity to engage meaningfully in shaping gender-related policies in the state.

Highlights of the programme included group discussions, interactive sessions, and stakeholder contributions, where participants shared personal experiences, raised concerns, and offered recommendations for improving gender equality and safety in the state.

Among those in attendance were the Director of Gender department Mrs. Esther Mbah, Secretary of the Local Government Barr. Ken Nnyammah, PDP Woman Leader Hon. Nkem Nnamani, principal officers of the Council, and other stakeholders.

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