Ekiti records 139 gender-based violence cases in one year
The Ekiti State Sexual Assault Referral Centre, also known as Moremi Clinic, says it has recorded 139 gender-based violence cases within one year of its establishment.
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The Centre Coordinator, Mrs. Rita Ilevbare, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti. Noting that in all, the youngest client was six months old while the oldest was 85 years old.
Ilevbare said that the centre was established on June 23, 2020, following the state of emergency declared on gender-based violence by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, under the leadership of Ekiti Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.
Ilevbare reiterated commitment: “We stand with every woman and every child who suffer GBV and assure them of our confidentiality and free services without fear, favour or discrimination.
“We are most grateful to Governor Kayode Fayemi for his political will on gender issues and financing, both of which have enhanced seamless responses at the clinic.
“We are also very appreciative of the Wife of the Governor, Mrs. Bisi Fayemi, for her phenomenal leadership and support to the clinic, especially empowerment, rehabilitation and reintegration of our clients,” Ilevbare added.
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