Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Pauline Tallen has recognised Ekiti state government as the best-performing state on the domestication of Women Rights Instruments.
In a letter signed by the Minister on behalf of the Federal Government, commended the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi for his efforts in the domestication of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act 2015.
She lauded Dr Fayemi for his visionary leadership in creating an enabling environment for women and girls to access fair justice.
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“This is truly commendable as measures put in place such as the sex offenders’ register will serve as a deterrent mechanism, ” the minister said.
In a separate letter, the Minister also recognized the Wife of the Governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, in her personal capacity, for the tremendous supporting role she played in ensuring the state’s performance in women’s rights is unrivalled.
Ekiti is the first state in the country to have a strengthened and consolidated GBV Law, harmonizing the VAPP Act with existing GBV legislation.
According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Yinka Oyebode said the award will be conferred on Governor Fayemi at the ongoing annual meeting of the National Council for Women in Akure, Ondo state.
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