Advocates Empower Girls Against Abuse at Olumawu School

On the occasion of the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, child rights advocates urged girls to resist abuse and discrimination at an event organized by Olumawu School in the Federal Capital Territory. The program, themed "Her Rights, Her Voice, Her Future," featured speakers including Ambassador Joyce Akubueze, Ifeanyichukwu F. Ifeoma, and Emree M.

B. Jonah. Akubueze, founder of the Elites Visionary Foundation for Educational Equity and Empowerment (ELVIFEE), shared her personal experience of childhood sexual abuse, which resulted in pregnancy and an abortion, leading to her leaving school at 15.

She encouraged students to speak out against threats and seek help from trusted adults. Rotimi Jiboku, Principal of Olumawu School, announced measures to strengthen safeguarding, including anonymous complaint boxes and a Safeguarding Week with female students as safeguarding officers.

He emphasized the school's commitment to addressing issues involving students' home environments.