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Imo State Set To Pass Bill Against Female Genital Mutilation
The Imo State House of Assembly is giving primary attention to a bill seeking to end the practice of female genital mutilation in the state.
The speaker of the house Acho Ihim, through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Bennett Ilochuonwu speaking on the issue said: “This so-called circumcision of the girl child is arrant violation of our female fundamental human rights to life, physical integrity, right to health and except under medical prerogative, the practice subjects its victims to avoidable health risks and other life-threatening hazards “
He Further added, “Because of the perennial nature of female genital mutilation in the south-east zone, the Imo State House of Assembly recognises that the desirable transformation paradigm of this age-long intolerable practice may require extended time but nonetheless affirm unequivocally that every effort must be made through legislation, proper education, information and enlightenment to protect the girl child and women from this wanton disfigurement of womanhood”.
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