A school head mistress in Akwa Ibom has been sent to jail for the abuse of a 12 year old primary school pupil, wife of the state governor, Mrs Martha Emmanuel has disclosed.
Also she said that some patents have also been prosecuted for allegedly forcing their daughters into relationships with men for material gains.
Mrs.Emmanuel who made the revelations at the weekend during a seminar for young girls drawn from secondary schools across the state in Uyo as part of activities to mark the international women day celebrations said that some patents have also been prosecuted for allegedly forcing their daughters into relationships against their will and for material gains.
Represented by women affairs commissioner, Dr Glory Edet, she said that the state government remained resolute on the protection of the rights of the child and counseled young girls to report any case of abuse of their person and womanhood to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.
“Now we also have family courts because the state government is interested in the future of the girl child and that is the more reason we have also prioritized education to help the young ones build a good future,” she said.
Emmanuel told participants that focus was needed for them to excel in life adding that their background should not be a source of discouragement to their life pursuits.
Earlier in a welcome address Edet had said that the seminar was included in the programme for the international women’s day because of the need to equip young girls for the future.
Edet advised the students to avail themselves of the many programmes and avenues put in place by the ministry to enlighten and protect the girl child.
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