Zamfara Govt Vows To Punish Gender Violence Perpetrators

Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance against gender-based violence (GBV), vowing that perpetrators will face the full wrath of the law.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Aisha Anka, stated this at a two-day National Convention of GBV State Coordinators held in Lagos on Friday.
Anka, who was represented by the director of Gender in the ministry, Asmau Madawaki, said government was sustaining advocacy, public sensitisation and enforcement of laws to eliminate all forms of GBV in the state.
She said government has taken significant steps towards tackling GBV through implementation of key legislations, including the Zamfara State ...