The Zamfara State Chapter of the Human Right Defenders and Advocacy Center said it recorded over 30 cases of sexual abuses within 15 months.
State Coordinator of the Center, Comrade Salisu Umar, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Gusau, the state capital.
According to him, the issue of sexual assault in Gusau and other parts of the state have become alarming and need collective effort to address.
“Our center is a Non-Governmental Organization with limited power like commissions and other agencies but we are receiving higher number of sexual assault, divorce cases and other family issues on daily basis,” he said.
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Comrade Umar explained that they decided to establish the center in order to compliment government efforts in addressing such issues, saying they have become more rampant today. He called on the government to support its agencies and other NGO’s in order to address such challenges.
He noted that the government ought to establish a commission, or empower Hisbah commission to become strong and committed in addressing such issues and related social vices.
The state Coordinator also called on the Zamfara State Assembly to enact laws that would address the issue of marriage, divorce and feeding of children especially those from broken homes.
He further urged parents to enroll their children, especially girls, into various schools to acquire both western and Islamic education in order to become useful members in their societies.
Comrade Salisu also advised government at all levels and wealthy individuals as well as patriotic Nigerians to visit such centers and assess their activities so as to support them to deliver effectively.
The state coordinator also lamented over the condition of the center and other NGOs in the state calling on the government to give them adequate support in terms of infrastructure and financial aids to improve their productivity.
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