Adamawa Govt. to support passage of gender, equal opportunities bill
By Yakubu Uba
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Yola, Oct. 17, 2017 (NAN) Adamawa Government is to support passage and implementation of Gender and Equal Opportunities (GEO) Bill before the State Assembly, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
The government position was contained in a communique issued at the end of a two-day conference organised by the state Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with UN Women on Tuesday in Yola.
The conference attended by stakeholders including commissioners and permanent secretaries also resolved to support all processes that would ensure gender mainstreaming and inclusion for equity and justice in roles play by men and women in livelihood and peace building.
“The Conference in session resolved that Adamawa government will support the passage of GEO bill by the House of Assembly and also ensure faithful implementation if so passed;
“The Conference in session equally resolved to promote the active engagement of women and youth in peace building processes;
“The conference in session condemns all forms of violence against all persons, especially violence against women, girls, children and all vulnerable persons.”
NAN reports that UN Women had been involved in promoting women’s engagement in peace and security in northern Nigeria. (NAN)
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Edited by Felix Ajide