Ms. Nkwegu disclosed this today on a live programme, marking Week Two of the Male Inclusivity on Gender-Based Awareness Campaign focusing on “Leadership with Empathy: How Male Leaders Can Champion Gender Justice.”
She noted that under Governor Francis Nwifuru’s administration, the centres serve as safe spaces where victims can lodge complaints, which are then handled by the Ministry of Justice and other relevant agencies to ensure access to justice.
Also speaking on the programme, the Anglican Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Reverend Bishop Monday Nkwegu, stressed that tackling gender-based violence is a collective duty of individuals, communities, and the church.
He revealed that the Anglican Church has adopted national measures to address GBV and now provides equal leadership opportunities for both men and women.
In her remarks, a representative of the Kachem Young Initiative, Barrister Nkechinyere Uguru, described gender-based violence as a human rights issue. She said involving men in the campaign will deepen understanding of the impact of GBV on families and society. She urged men to listen with empathy, embrace accountability, and support justice for victims regardless of gender.
Meanwhile, callers on the programme, including Tony Aguenya, Odokpa Igbeagu, and Emmanuel from Abakaliki, commended the Special Assistant for the initiative and called for greater support and encouragement for women as a way to reduce gender discrimination.
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