National President, Foundation for the Protection of Women and Children in Nigeria, Hajiya Samari Tijjani, has called on the Federal and State Governments to help rescue all the women and children held in bandits and Boko Haram captivity across the north.
Speaking in a telephone interview with selected Journalists in Kaduna on Sunday, Hajiya Tijjani, expressed worries that the Int’l Women’s Day is being celebrated amidst banditry, kidnappings, terrorism, ethno-religious, herders and farmers clashes which has caused many setbacks and series of unfortunate challenges affecting the lives of many women and children in the country.
She advocated for creation of Centers for Psycho-trauma Counseling Unit across the states to help victims regain their selves before reintegration into the community.
“Most women who are victims of banditry, Boko Haram and other terrorism related issues can be reformed. Communities also need to learn how to help the victims with love and care at all times,” she advised.
While noting that this year’s Women’s Day comes amidst increased security challenges, high cost of food stuff and environmental challenges, the National President of the foundation called for support from stakeholder’s to the Federal and State Governments toward bringing an end to banditry and kidnappings.
She said the girl-child education must be encouraged in order to reduce illiteracy among the women and children in the country.
Likewise, she encouraged women to participate in the 2023 elections, to enable them have more seats in the Federal and State Houses of Assembly.
Corroborating Hajiya Tijjani, National President, Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of Nigeria, Alhaji Haruna Danjuma, appealed to the FG to help facilitate the release of female students who are still in bandits’ captivity to ensure they continue their education.
Similarly, a group of concern Civil Society Organizations, (CSOs) in the country, called for more women empowerment to tackle hardships, poverty and unemployment.
