Government at all levels and other relevant stakeholders in Yobe state have been urged to address the issue of young girls hawking to protect their dignity and prevent gender-based violence.
Emir of Ngelzarma in Fune Local Government Area, Yobe State, Alhaji Muhammad Zanna Mai Yeri made the call while speaking at a roundtable organized by the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development on the role of faith and traditional leaders in combating gender-based violence in Yobe.
The Emir urged the government to review hawking policies and strengthen measures to protect young girls from exploitation, emphasizing the need to prosecute offenders who jeopardize the future of vulnerable girls.
“The dangers young girls face when forced into hawking, especially school-aged girls who are often seen at motor parks, markets, and filling stations rather than in school.
“Many girls are exposed to serious risks, including sexual assault, as a result of hawking,” the emir said.
Alhaji Muhammad Zanna Mai Yeri noted that the problem continues to persist despite efforts to end it, however, said his emirate, alongside local stakeholders, has launched awareness campaigns to address gender-based violence, reduce hawking, and promote girls’ education.
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