Nasarawa vows to strengthen VAPP law implementation

By Edwin Philip, Lafia
The Nasarawa State Government has reiterated its commitment to tackling gender-based violence through the implementation of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, enacted in the state in January 2021.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Rebecca Adamu Kwaji, gave the assurance on Wednesday at a two-day workshop on bridging gaps in the implementation of the VAPP Law through policy dialogue, capacity building, institutional compliance and accountability among duty-bearers.
The workshop, held at Awa Diamond Hotel, Lafia, was organised with the support of CLEEN Foundation.
Kwaji said the state government had demonstrated the poli...