FG and NBA Collaborate to Enhance Women's Leadership
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called for a stronger strategic partnership with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to enhance the implementation of laws and policies aimed at protecting women, children, and other vulnerable groups. This call was made by the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, during a courtesy visit from the 33rd President of the NBA, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb, and NBA Executive members in Abuja.
The Minister emphasized the importance of collaboration to strengthen legal frameworks for the protection of vulnerable populations and improve access to justice. She congratulated Mrs. Badejo-Okusanya on her election, recognizing it as a significant milestone for Nigerian women.
Hajiya Sulaiman-Ibrahim highlighted the critical nature of laws like the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act and the Child Rights Act, urging the NBA to act as an accountability partner in ensuring effective implementation across Nigeria.
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