The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has commemorated the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, emphasising that places, where the practice persists, must be confronted as it is causing irreparable harm to girls.
In a press statement, shared on the X handle of the Presidency on Tuesday, February 6, the First Lady called on parents especially mothers, traditional leaders, and community leaders in places where Female Genital Mutilation persist to consider the damage and irreversible health implications inflicted on ‘our daughters.’
She wrote: “We commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), under the theme “Her Voice, Her Future: Investing in Survivors Led Movements to End Female Genital Mutilation”. We are once again reminded of the responsibility we bear to protect the rights, vulnerability, and well-being of the girl child.
“Today, I call upon parents, particularly mothers, traditional leaders, and community leaders, where Female Genital Mutilation persists to consider the damage and irreversible health implications inflicted on our daughters.
“While acknowledging the progress made in the fight against Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria, we must confront the practices that persist, causing irreparable harm to our girls.
“I commend all our First Ladies of States, other Non-Governmental Organizations, Civil Society Organizations, and Health care professionals for lending their voices to the fight against Female Genital Mutilation across the entire nation. As we collectively strive for the full eradication of Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria by 2030, let all hands be on deck and let us continue to speak up against this injustice done to our girls.
“God bless you
“God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria”
Source: X | NGRPresident
