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Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru, Wife of Ebonyi State Governor, Tuesday said through her pet project BERWO, she will continue to defend the Rights of girl children and fight Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the state.
Mrs Nwifuru made this known in Abakaliki, the state capital, during a road walk to mark the 2024 Ebonyi Women’s Day Celebration with the theme “Uplifting Women for Sustainable Development”.
She urged Ebonyi people, especially women survivors, to report any form of abuse against the girl child, women and children to her office for necessary action.
“I want to assure every member of Ebonyi State that we will continue to defend them, especially the girl child and our boy child.
“We are fighting for Gender-Based Violence. Ebonyi women are against any form of maltreatment, be it in the home or anywhere.
“So, if you know someone who is going through any form of maltreatment, any form of abuse, don’t hesitate to call on us. We are mothers and we are ready to fight against the abuses
“We are ready to fight the perpetrators of this abuse and bring them out for judgement. We have Lawyers and we are going to prosecute anyone that maltreates women, children and girls”, she stated.