GBV: Zamfara First Lady commissions Sexual assault center in Gusau
By Sanusi Muhammad, Gusau
The wife of Zamfara state governor Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal has commissioned Sexual Assault and Referral Centre at the King Fahad Women and Children Hospital Gusau in order to combat gender based violence issues in the state.
Commissioning the Centre which was named after her, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal said, the centre is more than a building but represented a firm response to a problem that affects families across our communities.
"While women and girls often bear the greatest burden of sexual and gender-based violence, we must acknowledge a truth that is frequently ignored,men and boys are also victims of abuse."
She stated that the Centre will serve all survivors of gender based violence noting that everyone deserve protection, justice and a safe space to seek help without shame or fear.
"I am especially humbled by the honour of having this centre named after me, I appreciate this gesture deeply and I accept it as a reminder of the responsibility I carry to continue advocating for the vulnerable and ensuring that survivors are never left without support". She said
According to the First Lady for survivors, timely medical attention, counselling and legal guidance can be the beginning of healing. This centre is designed to offer that lifeline, ensuring that no one woman, man, girl or boy is left unheard or unsupported.
She emphasized that government at all levels in the state must continue strengthening our institutions, enforcing accountability, and promoting awareness so that prevention becomes just as strong as our response.
She urged all stakeholders, government agencies, traditional and community leaders, civil society organisations and families to work together with sincerity and courage to stop gender based violence in their respective domains.
"Combating sexual and gender-based violence requires unity, vigilance and the willingness to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves". She added
"Let this centre stand as a clear statement: every person in Zamfara deserves safety, justice and the freedom to live without fear". Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal further hinted.
She commented Development partners, CSOs, community leaders, traditional, religious leaders for their unwevering support to the state government to develop the state.
Share:
