Enugu North Local Government Area on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2025, hosted a sensitisation programme on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), alongside a public hearing on the proposed Enugu State Gender Policy.
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The event, organised by the Enugu State Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development in partnership with the South Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSDO), and supported by the Ford Foundation, urged all stakeholders to join hands in the fight against gender-based violence.
Speaking during the event, the Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Enih, thanked the Enugu North Council Chairman, Dr. Ibenaku Harford Onoh, for hosting the programme and commended his administration’s visible contributions to development.
She noted that Dr. Onoh has demonstrated unalloyed commitment to the protection of rights—particularly those of women and children.
She also commended Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and the First Lady for their consistent support for initiatives that promote the protection and empowerment of women and children.
Mrs. Enih stated that the public hearing was designed to provide women with a platform to speak on pressing issues affecting their rights, including female genital mutilation, domestic abuse, and other forms of gender-based violence.
She further appreciated SSDO and the Ford Foundation for their strong partnership in advancing gender reform across the state.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Enugu North LGA, Dr. Ibenaku Harford Onoh, described the event as timely, given the ongoing campaigns and sensitisation efforts around gender-based violence. He added that Enugu North is doing its best to lead from the front.
Dr. Onoh expressed gratitude to Governor Mbah for approving the gender policy reform and for the various developmental projects in the council and throughout the state.
He also commended Mrs. Enih for her passion and commitment to gender equity and inclusiveness, while encouraging the women in attendance to express themselves freely so their contributions could shape a comprehensive policy that addresses the challenges faced by women and children.