Break Barriers Limiting Girls In Nig- Ike To FG, Stakeholders

Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Abuja Correspondents Chapel, Comrade Grace Ike has urged the government, well-meaning Nigerians, and other stakeholders to break barriers limiting girls across the country.

In her message to commemorate this year’s International Day of the Girl Child Ike emphasizes the importance of empowering girls to envision and shape their future, highlighting the need to destroy barriers erected by society, religion, tradition, and emotions.

She notes that Nigerian girls face significant challenges, including limited access to education, child marriage, gender-based violence, and discrimination.

Ike stresses that ensuring quality education, protecting girls from violence and exploitation, promoting their health and well-being, and challenging gender norms are crucial for empowering girls.

She calls on government at all levels, civil society, the private sector, and citizens to take concrete steps to address these challenges.

Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Abuja Correspondents Chapel, also encourages women and girls to be resilient and challenge obstacles on their path to greatness, celebrating the strength, resilience, and potential of every Nigerian girl.

“By standing together, we can support girls’ dreams and create a world where every girl’s vision becomes a reality.”

PR/Oduyemi Odumade