Aisha Buhari calls for protection of girl-child against abuse

The first lady, Aisha Buhari, has called for urgent action to protect the girl child from abuses.

Buhari in a tweet on Friday to commemorate the international day of the girl-child in Abuja, stressed the need for parents to protect their children from all forms of violence and abuse.

The theme of the 2019 celebration is girl force: ” unscripted and unstoppable the day was which declared by the united nations, was first celebrated on October 11, 2012.

The observation supports more opportunity for girls and increases awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide based upon their gender.

Aisha Buhari expressed appreciation on the progress made on the advocacy by women groups on the need to protect their folk against any forms of gender based violence.