NIGERIA: (Two days ago), the honourable minister of youth development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi unveiled Nigeria’s first anti-rape toll free helpline — 080072732255. The 12 digit helpline is currently active on a test run phase between 8 am – 5pm on Mondays – Fridays. The helpline will become active 24/7 in the next few weeks.-Olamild Ent.
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“The ministry of Youth Development has unveiled a national contact centre which will enable rape victims or witnesses of such act anywhere in the country call the authority for assistance.
The toll-free helpline was unveiled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who was represented by his deputy, Hon. Emeka Ihedohia, at the White Ribbon Conference organised by the Youth Ministry.
According to the minister of Youth Development, Mallam Abdullahi Bolaji, the provision of the helpline was to show the commitment of the ministry to sensitizing and eradicating the act of rape amongst the youth.
In his opening remarks, Bolaji said the ministry cannot fold it arms and do nothing while women are been sexually violated with impunity, adding that the conference was an avenue for participants to brainstorm and evolve ways of arresting the rot in the society, especially in areas where such criminal act seem to be part of their ways of life. He gave the helpline as: (080072732255), and urged Nigerians to ensure that its potential is fully maximized.
“We cannot fold our arms and do nothing when our sisters and daughters are sexually violated with impunity. I have instructed the NYSC to set up CD groups to deal with the issue of rape and other forms of sexual violence against young women. We have convened this conference for us to brainstorm and evolve ways of arresting the descent of our society to such a degenerated level where we would inadvertently begin to condone misogyny. . .” Full Story on All Africa.com
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This is a fantastic initiative. Long overdue but better late than never. A great step in the right direction towards protecting the victims of such horrendous crimes as rape.
@Funmi – Agreed. Baby steps . . .Nigeria is moving forward. Thank you for your comment.