…mandates Heads Of Courts To Establish Specialized Courts For Rape/GBV Victims
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all government agencies to pay special attention to peculiar needs and general well-being of Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria.
The President issued the order in a nationwide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary today in Abuja.
PMB says his administration is committed to the well-being of People with Disabilities and directed all government agencies to pay special attention to the peculiarities of these persons.
In the president’s words: “The commitment of this administration to the well-being of people living with disabilities remains unwavering. My government recognizes their contributions to national development and I have, in this regard, directed that all relevant Government Agencies pay special attention to the peculiarities of different abilities in the implementation of policies and programmes.”
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The president also engaged Heads of Courts to establish Specialized Courts for speedy and seamless trial of Rape/Gender-Based offences in order to ensure that child victims of sexual violence get prompt justice.
He said “Rape and Gender Based Violence remains a sore point in our Nation as in many countries of the world. The already bad situation has worsened during and after the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are currently engaging Heads of Courts to establish Specialized Courts for the speedy and seamless trial of Rape/Gender-Based offences especially to ensure that justice is done for child victims of sexual violence”, the President said.