Benue Assembly Passes Bill to Establish Widows Commission for Protection
The Benue State House of Assembly passed a bill to create the Benue State Widows Commission, seeking to prevent harmful cultural practices against widows and provide legal protection. The bill addresses the challenges faced by vulnerable groups in society.
The Commission aims to safeguard widows from exploitation and prescribe penalties for offenders. The Assembly noted the importance of fulfilling its constitutional responsibility to protect the weak.
The current state of the Benue State Rehabilitation Board was also discussed, highlighting infrastructural decay and inadequate funding.
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