In a bold move to protect the girl child and empower women, Abia State's First Lady, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has launched a campaign against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This harmful practice has devastating consequences for girls and women worldwide, including physical and emotional trauma, infertility, and even death.
Mrs. Otti has partnered with the Ministry of Women Affairs, Abia State Orientation Agency (ABSOA), and other stakeholders to raise awareness about FGM and support efforts to prevent it. Her commitment to educating communities about the dangers of FGM has led to significant progress in changing cultural and social norms that perpetuate the practice.
On February 6, 2025, during the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, Mrs. Otti emphasized the need to eradicate FGM and ensure that every girl and woman can live a life free from violence and discrimination. She stressed the importance of education, awareness-raising, and community engagement in preventing FGM.
*Key Highlights of the Campaign:*
- _Education and Awareness:_ Raising awareness about the risks and consequences of FGM through community outreach programs and education.
- _Community Engagement:_ Working with community leaders, traditional rulers, and religious leaders to change cultural and social norms that perpetuate FGM.
- _Support for Survivors:_ Providing support and resources for survivors of FGM to help them overcome their experiences.
The Abia State Government, under the leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, has demonstrated its commitment to ending FGM. The government has implemented policies and programs aimed at preventing FGM and supporting survivors.
With the leadership and commitment of the Abia State Government and the First Lady, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, we are one step closer to achieving a world where every girl and woman can live a life free from violence and discrimination.
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