I want to assure every member of Ebonyi State that we will continue to defend them, especially the girl child and our boy child
Ebonyi First Lady, Mrs. Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru, has led Ebonyi women to the streets of the Abakaliki metropolitan area to campaign against gender-based violence and GBV in the state.
Mrs Nwifuru, in her speech, during the road walk to mark the 2024 Ebonyi Women Celebration on Tuesday, vowed to continue to defend the girl-child and campaign against GBV in the state.
According to her, the theme of this event, ‘Uplifting Women for Sustainable Development’, would be of great value to female folks in the society, especially in addressing any form of maltreatment against them.
She called on the people to report any form of abuse against the girl-child, women and children to her office for necessary action.
“I want to assure every member of Ebonyi State that we will continue to defend them, especially the girl child and our boy child.
“We are fighting for Gender-Based Violence. Ebonyi women are against any form of maltreatment, be it in the home or anywhere.
“So, if you know someone who is going through any form of maltreatment, any form of abuse, don’t hesitate to call on us. We are mothers and we are ready to fight against the abuses
“We are ready to fight the perpetrators of these abuses and bring them out for judgment. We have lawyers and we are going to prosecute anyone that maltreats women, children and girls”, she said.
The first lady advised women to value themselves in society by making something meaningful out of themselves while commending her husband, Governor Francis Nwifuru, for giving them great opportunities in his government.