The Senate on Wednesday urged the federal government to declare a state of emergency on the protection and welfare of the girl-child to address the educational, health, and safety needs of girls across the country.
It also asked the government to domesticate laws that would promote the eradication of female genital mutilation and ensure protection of the girl-child.
The resolutions were sequel to a motion sponsored by Ireti Kingibe (LP, FCT).
Mrs Kingibe, while presenting her motion…
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