International Federation of Women Lawyers call on the Judiciary and security agencies to enforce the implementation of laws protecting children

     The International Federation of Women Lawyers has called on the Judiciary and security agencies to enforce the implementation of laws protecting children in the country.

    The  Vice President of the association, Inime Aguma made the appeal in a statement to commemorate this year’s Children’s Day in Abuja.
    According to her, the Federal and State governments needs to look into the rights of children with the view to addressing the issues.
    Aguma said the event was to reflect on children’s education, growth, development, welfare, health and other issues affecting the Nigerian child.
    She said the association had a mandate to promote, protect and preserve the rights and welfare of children in the country.
    Aguma said the day was to re-examine if adults, parents, guardians and counsellors had played their role to ensure the wellbeing of the children.
    She further  called on members, partners and stakeholders to continue educating and sensitizing the public on the Child Rights Act, 2003 and the VAPP Act 2015.