CLEEN Foundation's Maduoma Critiques SGBV Prosecution in Kaduna

Peter Maduoma, the Executive Director of the CLEEN Foundation, criticized the weak investigation and prosecution of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases in Kaduna State. He emphasized that poor institutional coordination and insufficient support for survivors hinder the fight against abuse.

Maduoma stated that the existence of laws to protect victims does not ensure justice unless institutions facilitate safe reporting, protection, and timely justice for survivors. He made these remarks on Wednesday during a two-day state-level policy dialogue organized by the CLEEN Foundation to address the implementation gaps in the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law.

Maduoma, represented by Senior Finance and Administration Manager Justina Johnson, noted that the law's effectiveness should be evaluated based on its impact on survivors. The dialogue included stakeholders from various institutions who discussed challenges such as inadequate public awareness and resource constraints, as well as concerns over allegations of SGBV involving religious leaders.