Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to advancing gender equity through transformative policies
The CAN chairman noted that the theme of this year is a call for everyone to commit to uniting and advocating for non-violence against women.
Mr Abbas said the parliament must work with relevant authorities, particularly the law enforcement agencies, to ensure that gender-based violence was curbed.
The commissioner said the action became imperative given the increasing cases of GBV in the state despite the efforts by the government and other stakeholders.
In a statement on Monday, UN Women said 1140 women and girls died daily in the hands of their partners or close relatives.
According to him, some cases were resolved by the command, especially cases of family abandonment.
She called on the federal government to prioritise the passage of the Sexual Harassment Bill.
Mr Oti said his administration remained committed to implementing the new wage of N70,000 recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu.
A spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, said this in a statement on Saturday.
Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the payment of N70,000 new minimum wage for Yobe civil servants.
