CSOs Advocate for Full Implementation of VAPP, Child Protection Laws in Bauchi

By Bashir HASSAN 

CSOs Advocate for Full Implementation of VAPP, Child Protection Laws in Bauchi

By Bashir HASSAN

Two Bauchi-based Civil Society Organisations, Aid Connect for Development (AIDCODE) and, Care Best Initiatives (CBI) and representatives of sister CSOs have carried out a peaceful rally to drive for the full implementation of the Bauchi State Child Protection Law and Violence Against Person's Prohibition (VAPP) Act. 

Addressing participants of the rally on Tuesday at the take off point, at the ministry of women affairs and child development, the permanent secretary of the ministry Sale Mam'man thanked the CSOs for the wake up call and assured them that the ministry is on the verge of fast tracking the full implementation of the State Child Protection Law and Violence Against Person's Prohibition (VAPP) Act. 

Mam'man said that the child protection law has already been accented by the State Governor and it will soon be gazzated by the ministry of Justice. He then enjoined the CSOs to be part of the implementation process. 

Thereafter, the procession proceeded to the Government House amidst band beats, carrying placards with messages  advocating for implementation of the laws. 

Addressing the procession at the gate of the Government House Bauchi, the Executive Director of AIDCODE Abigail Hardo expressed the CSOs appreciation to Governor Bala Mohammed for accenting to two laws which she described as a landmark achievement that will guarantee child survival to full potentials and also a protective shield for the girl child against sexual and gender based violence. 

While also appreciating the State First Lady Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed for her interests doggedness in bringing succour to the lives of women and children in the State, Hardo appealled for the full implementation of two laws. 

She reiterated the commitment of the CSOs in partnering with the Government in the implementation process. 

Our correspondent reports that AIDCODE partnership with CBI is under the Global Affairs Canada funded ASPIRE Project that is being implemented by Plan International.