By Dele Ogbodo
Following the undercover report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which exposed the escapades of the University of Lagos Lecturer, Mr. Igbenegu, President Muhammadu Buhari has said that stricter laws will be put in place to prevent girls from being abused in our schools.
Buhari’s Senior Spokesperson, Mr. Garba Shehu, in a statement on Friday, said the president reaction to the recent high profile revelation of sexual abuse cases in institutions of higher learning exposed through under-cover news reporting at the University of Lagos, has spurred an amendment to our laws regarding the issue in the National Assembly.
Buhari, according to the statement, said such proposed amendments passed by the Legislature will get his support as long as they conform to the constitution of the country.
“The country must do more to address incidents of sexual violence, sexual abuses in our schools, discrimination, human trafficking and cultural practices that violate women’s rights.” said the President.
He urged law enforcement agencies and school administrators to take up such cases with every seriousness and ensure that perpetrators face the consequences of their actions.
“Survivors and their families must avoid cover up. They should be encouraged to come forth and report cases of abuses wherever and whenever they occur.” the President demanded.