FCT Minister of State Mariya Mahmoud disclosed this while presiding over the 186th Joint Account Allocation Committee meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.
The day after their arrival, both men were whisked from their hotel rooms and taken to a government “guest house.”
The Katsina government says it registered about 40,000 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs) to establish a comprehensive database.
She decried the challenges women and children face.
Amnesty International also wants the Nigerian authorities to investigate widespread kidnappings and deal with perpetrators.
Somtochukwu Udeze, speaker of the Anambra House of Assembly, has called for the abrogation of obnoxious practices against women.
Mr Bamidele said this in a statement in Abuja in a message to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day.
Nigerian Institute of Town Planners urged governments to give female town planners leadership opportunities in ministries, departments and agencies.
Nigeria and Women for Africa Foundation, a Spanish entity, will partner to promote education, leadership training, and empowerment for women.
NHRC executive secretary Anthony Ojukwu made the call on International Women’s Day.
