Mudashiru Obasa, Lagos state house of assembly speaker
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa on why women need to need sensibly.
Speaking at the Fifth International Conference on Women and Children at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos, Obasa said women are violated because of the kind of dresses they wear.
He also warned people to desist from false reports on violence against women and girls
He said: “We should guard against false propaganda as some reported cases of violence against girls and women have proved non-existent.”
“Our ladies should desist from everything that can expose them to unnecessary violence. They should be mindful of friends they keep, gatherings they find themselves and the kinds of dresses they put on.
“Some of these variables are inherent triggers of violence against them in most cases. So, morality should be their watchword in every occasion.”
The speaker also reminded those present that the state house of assembly passed two laws some years back on Child Abuse and Domestic Violence against Women.
These laws, he claimed, became necessary because the state government and the society can no longer accept the adornment of domestic violence in the garb of family affair.
The laws, he said were made to “provide information about support services and encouraging citizens to break the culture of silence by reporting cases of violations and pursuing criminal litigation to punish offenders.”
Recently, an Evangelist was arrested in Nasarawa state was arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Mararaba, Karu local government area of the state.
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