By Favour Ulebor
Abuja —Ministry of Girls Affairs and Social Improvement, has lauded the 21-year jail sentence handed right down to Ahmadu Yaro, who was convicted for raping a three-month-old child in Adogi village, Nasarawa State.
The Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim in a press release by Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister of Girls Affairs, Jonathan Eze, described the ruling by Chief Choose of Nasarawa State, Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu, as a brave and very important step in defending essentially the most susceptible members of society, youngsters.
She additionally praised the management proven by Justice Bashir-Aliyu and the dedication of the state’s Legal professional Normal, Isaac Danladi, whose presence in courtroom was seen as an emblem of institutional seriousness in tackling sexual and gender-based violence.
She mentioned: “This judgment is a commendable affirmation of the justice system’s function in safeguarding our kids.”The minister prolonged appreciation to Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, for creating an enabling surroundings the place justice could be served.
She famous that the ruling displays a broader dedication by the state to uphold the protection and dignity of girls and kids.
She mentioned, “The decision just isn’t solely a victory for the sufferer’s household however a robust assertion that impunity won’t be tolerated in Nasarawa State”.
She emphasised the significance of implementing the Youngster Rights Act, CRA, which has been domesticated throughout all 36 States.
She underscored the Ministry’s dedication to making sure that perpetrators of kid abuse are held accountable, and that survivors obtain acceptable care and help.
Below President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Minister vowed that acts of violence in opposition to youngsters and girls would now not be ignored or minimized. “Justice can be seen, survivor-focused, and unrelenting,” she declared.
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