The Lagos State House of Assembly has on Tuesday passed a bill seeking better protection of the female children.
The bill was passed by Hon. Mojisola Alli-Macaula, who currently chairs the House Committee on Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
She noted that the date October 11,every year was set aside by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to celebrate the girl child and recognise her rights and the unique challenges she faces around the world.
Speaking further, she said that this year’s theme ‘Our Time is Now – Our Rights, Our Future’ is aimed at girls across the world who are demanding recognition of their power, inclusiveness and sustainable pathways to political participation.
She noted that the enactment of the Child Right Law and the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency Law by the House of Assembly is part of its efforts to keep the girl child protected.
The House also commended itself for passing laws that are of immense benefits to the female gender in the State. The State Government also received commendation for doing its best to protect the girl child.
The lawmakers appreciated the various non-governmental organisations championing the cause of the girl child in commemoration of the 2022 International Girl Child Day
Dr. Obasa, while commending Hon. Mojisola Alli-Macaulay, prime mover of the motion noted that the International Day for the Girl Child is an opportunity to amplify the challenges facing the girl child such as violation of babies by men, abuse of drugs, and cultism.
“It is also an opportunity to scrutinize the performance of government agencies saddled with the responsibility of protecting the girl child,” he added.
