First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has joined in the call to end the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation in some parts of the country.
Mrs. Tinubu gave the call on Tuesday, February 6, 2023, in her message commemorating the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
According to her, this year’s celebration was a reminder of the responsibility to protect the rights, vulnerability, and well-being of the girl child.
Speaking further, the First Lady said, “today, I call upon parents, particularly mothers, traditional leaders, and community leaders, where Female Genital Mutilation persists to consider the damage and irreversible health implications inflicted on our daughters.
“While acknowledging the progress made in the fight against Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria, we must confront the practices that still persist, causing irreparable harm to our girls.
“I commend all our First Ladies of States, other Non-Governmental Organisations, Civil Society Organisations, and Health care professionals for lending their voices to the fight against Female Genital Mutilation across the entire nation.
“As we collectively strive for the full eradication of Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria by 2030, let all hands be on deck and let us continue to speak up against this injustice done to our girls”.
The 2023 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is themed, “Her Voice, Her Future: Investing in Survivors Led Movements to End Female Genital Mutilation”.
