Kwara State Government Highlights Poverty, Gender Discrimination as Contributors to Girl-Child Exploitation
Leadership reports that, the Kwara State Government has identified proper education and public awareness as key solutions to combat the exploitation of the girl-child in society.
The Permanent Secretary in the state's Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs. Olanrewaju Bake, highlighted this during a conference held yesterday in Ilorin. The event was organised by the Chidimma and Havilah Foundation, in partnership with the Seeds of Praise Centre for Youth, Women, and Children Development Initiative, to mark the 2014 International Day of the Girl-Child.
Mrs. Bake outlined several factors contributing to the exploitation of the girl-child, including poverty, gender discrimination, societal and religious barriers, and instances of sexual violence.
Represented by a director in the ministry, Mrs. Victoria Funmilayo, the permanent secretary outlined the many challenges facing girls worldwide to include poverty, illiteracy, gender discrimination, religious and societal limitations and sexual violence.
To address these challenges, she advocated increased awareness and empowerment of girls through education, economic and social support, and psychological tools.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Ajasse-Ipo Tinubu Legacy Forum New Naira Notes Minister Ibrahim Abduquadri Abikan Omar Gambari Ahmed Ayinla Jimoh Kaiama Ridwan Agboola Garba Ayodele Wahab Ohoro Of Shao Olanrewju Okanlawon Musa Sango-UITH Road Bamidele Adegoke Oladimeji Odo-Owa Okin Malt All Peoples Party Ayinde Oyepitan Ubandawaki Idi-Ape Olufolake Abdulrazaq Special Agro-Industrial Hub Nigeria Governors\' Forum Nigerian Correctional Service IsDB Yusuf Amuda Gobir Saraki Ilorin Airport S.O. Opowoye Emmanuel Bello Oba David Oyerinola Adedunmoye Ilofa Alfa Modibo Belgore Adegoke Bamidele ER-KANG Chief Imam Of Ilorin Ibrahim Taiwo Samuel Elizabeth Keatswa Lateef Alagbonsi Sa\'adu Salahu Aminat Omodara Chief Of Staff Olaitan Buraimoh Baba Idris Olajumoke Monsura Gafar Ronke Adeyemi Abdulsalam Firdaous Amosa Damilola Yusuf Adelodun Funmilayo Oniwa Ethical College Ibrahim Abiodun Wahab Abayawo Yusuf A. Usman Mahmud Durosinlohun Atiku Shehu Alimi Foundation For Peace And Development Clement Yomi Adeboye Law School Scholarship Prince Mahe Abdulkadir Tafida Falokun-Oja 08001000100 Yoonus Lawal Ahmad Lawan Muhammad Fawaz Abubakar Baruba Senate President Ope Saraki Kale Belgore Mohammed Jimoh Faworaja Budo-Egba Awili Pedro Aliyu Umar Pakata Patriots Doyin Awoyale Maryam Nurudeen Samuel Adedoyin Oladipo Akanmu Tolani

