Group Hails Sexual Harassment Bill Passed By Senate

The Media Women Forum has described the sexual harassment bill recently passed by the senate as a welcomed development.

The group noted that the bill would prevent sexual harassment and exploitation of female students by lecturers in the nation’s tertiary institutions.

The bill was passed on Tuesday, July 7.

It prohibits and redresses sexual harassment of students, while also outlawing any form of sexual or romantic relationship in tertiary institutions.

In a statement by the leader, Mrs Toro Ladipo, the forum notes that it would love to see the bill expanded to accommodate other levels of education and other places where women experience sexual harassment.