Wife of President Buhari, Aisha Buhari has called for the
enforcement of rape laws in Nigeria. Mrs Buhari made the call
at a meeting she had with Ministry of Women Affairs, UNICEF
and National Population Commission, led by the Permanent
Secretary of the ministry, Dr Ezekiel Oyemomi at the state house
Abuja yesterday September 14th.

“We are aware of the national law on rape passed this
year on May 25 (Prohibition Act 2015) which states
imprisonment ranging from 12 to 20 years. I advocate
for the enforcement of this law at all levels.

Unfortunately, children are the most vulnerable, being
exploited at different stages of their lives. A number of
cases on violence against women and children are being
reported on daily basis with the most alarming one of
those happening in higher institutions of leaning. These
include sexual harassment and assaults of female
students by lecturers as a result of lack of laws and
appropriate actions against the perpetrators,” she said