Home News FG Announces Rehabilitation of Rape Victims
News

FG Announces Rehabilitation of Rape Victims

Share
FG Announces Rehabilitation of Rape Victims | Daily Report Nigeria
Share

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the rehabilitation of rape victims in the country.

Ambassador Mariam Yalwaji Katagum, Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, made this announcement during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Federation of West Africa Freelance Journalist Association, FWAFJA, led by its President, Mr. Abayomi Runsewe at her office in Abuja.

The Ministry through its Agencies such as Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, among others, would partner with the association in giving relevant supports to victims of rape in areas of skills acquisition, capacity building, trade, and investment activities, she said.

ATTENTION: Click HERE to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!

Noting that men are also victims of rape especially young men, she said “even though they may not easily voice out like the women”, the Ministry would give due attention to all of them in the aspects that relate to its mandates.

The Deputy Director, Gender in the Ministry, Mrs. Achinam Fidel in her contribution, explained to the delegation that the measure focus of gender mainstreaming in the Ministry was to encourage and create an enabling environment for women to fully participate in the trade, industry, and investment processes at all levels of government.

The Deputy Director pointed out that the recent 75billion Naira National MSMEs Survival Fund and Guaranteed Off-take Scheme approved by President Mohammed Buhari to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses has allocated 45% to Nigerian businesswomen.

Mr. Abayomi Runsewe, the President of the Federation of West African Freelance Journalist Association, FWAFJA, earlier in his address, said that his association was committed to the rehabilitation of victims of rape in Nigeria.

According to him, ‘’Rape victims suffer a lot of psychological and social trauma as a result of the abuse.

To institutionalize this project, the construction of a building has been planned for the operations of all activities relating to rape victims, while a movie titled ‘’RED ROSE” has been released to further express and buttress what the rape victims are passing through emotionally.

Share
Written by
Tare Magbei -

With more than five years of covering different topics, Tare Magbei is a versatile journalist.

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles
JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results: Step-by-Step Guide to Checking Your Scores | Daily Report Nigeria
GistsNews

JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results: Step-by-Step Guide to Checking Your Scores

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results...

Trump
News

US Eyes Equatorial Guinea for African Migrant Deportations Amid Controversy

The US wants to deport African migrants to Equatorial Guinea, according to...

JAMB To Release 2025 UTME Results Friday | Daily Report Nigeria
News

JAMB To Release 2025 UTME Results Friday

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will release the results of...

10 key facts about Pope Leo XIV | Daily Report Nigeria
News

10 key facts about Pope Leo XIV

New Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, elected on May 8,...

RocketplayRocketplay casinoCasibom GirişJojobet GirişCasibom Giriş GüncelCasibom Giriş AdresiCandySpinzDafabet AppJeetwinRedbet SverigeViggoslotsCrazyBuzzer casinoCasibomJettbetKmsauto DownloadKmspico ActivatorSweet BonanzaCrazy TimeCrazy Time AppPlinko AppSugar rush