Wife of Ebonyi state Governor, Mrs. Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru, has expressed determination to curb Gender- Based Violence (GBV) in the state, noting that Ebonyi women were against maltreatment of any kind.
Mrs. Nwifuru disclosed this in Abakaliki, the state capital during a road walk to mark 2024 Ebonyi Women’s Day celebration with the theme “Uplifting Women for Sustainable Development”.
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 of 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 abuse and bring them out for judgement. We have Lawyers and we are going to prosecute anyone that maltreats women, children and girls”, she stated.
The First Lady implored women to value themselves in the society by making something out of themselves.
She commended her husband, the governor for giving women great opportunities in his administration.