Violence Against Children: NOA Begins Sensitisation In Kaduna - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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September 16, 2019
TheNational Orientation Agency NOA today commenced a two-day workshop for betterprotection of children against violence and exploitation in Kaduna State.
Theworkshop which opened in Zaria aims to update stakeholders with information onthe current situation of Violence Against Children VAC in the state.
Thetraditional and religious leaders, Civil Society groups and other relevantstakeholders are participating in the workshop.
Thestate Director of NOA Zubair Galadima-Soba, said the agency was interested inchanging the attitude of the perpetrators of VAC in the state.
Galadima-Sobaexpressed concern over the rampant cases of violence against children in partsof the state.
Hesaid there are several reported cases where children were neglected andabandoned to fend for themselves by their parents.
Thedirector also expressed concern on the increasing cases of rape of minors byadults in the society.