The International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA Nigeria has taken its know your rights awareness campaign to the Karu community, a suburb in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
A fortnight ago, FIDA Abuja led by its Chairperson, Chibuzor Maureen Nwosu sensitized the community on the provisions of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) (VAPP) Act 2015.
A statement signed by the PRO of FIDA Abuja, Olosen Victoria Ibiezugbe disclosed that the advocacy outreach took place at the palace of the Chief of Karu Dr. Emmanuel Kyauta Yepwim, the Saka Ruyi of Karu FCT.
According to Ms. Ibiezugbe, the outreach was attended by the ESU of Jikwoyi, Dr. Bawa S. Jetta, and the Chief’s cabinet members including the Village Head Zakwoyi amongst others aside from members of the community.
Ms. Nwosu at the event introduced FIDA’s mandate and proceeded to enlighten members of the community extensively on the provisions of the VAPP Act. Questions centred around these provisions were asked by the attendees.
Applauding FIDA for its achievements at the end of the address, the Chief of Karu noted that it was the first of its kind in his Community. He further requested that more such events should be organized pointing out that more awareness needs to be created of the provisions of the VAPP Act.
