First Lady Seeks More Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for more serious fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

A statement yesterday in Abuja by her Senior Special Assistant (Media), Busola Kukoyi, said Senator Tinubu spoke at the commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.

The First Lady urged parents and guardians across the country to protect the rights, vulnerability and well-being of the girl-child.

She said all stakeholders across the strata of the society should make deliberate effort to stop the unwholesome practice.

“We commemorate the 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.”

Mrs. Tinubu said she acknowledged the progress made in the fight against FGM in the country.

But the First Lady said it was paramount for a collective move to confront the FGM practices that still persisted and caused irreparable harm to girls.

“I commend all our first ladies of states, other non-governmental organisations (NGOs), civil society organisations (CSOs) and healthcare professionals for lending their voices to the fight against FGM across the nation.

“As we collectively strive for the full eradication of FGM in Nigeria by 2030, let all hands be on deck and let us continue to speak up against this injustice done to our girls,” she added.