Nigeria Police Advocate for Girls' Rights on IDGC 2026
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in collaboration with the Police Campaign Against Cultism and other Vices (POCACOV) and the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), commemorated the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) at the Police Resource Centre in Jabi, Abuja. The event, themed “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights,” included participants such as secondary school students from the Federal Capital Territory, international organizations, educators, and policy makers.
CSP Anietie Iniedu, the Force Public Relations Officer, stated that discussions focused on addressing the high prevalence of child marriage and the neglect of girls' rights. IGP Olatunji Disu, represented by DIG Kenechukwu Onwumelie, emphasized the importance of protecting children’s rights as a legal and moral obligation.
He urged stakeholders to invest in girls' education, health, and empowerment. Mrs Zainab Isyaku Mohammed, speaking for POWA's National President, called for collaboration to combat child marriage and its negative impacts.
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