By Adamu Gabi
The Chairperson of the Bauchi State Action Committee on Gender Based Violence, GBV and Wife of the State Governor, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed has supported some victims of rape in Katagum Local Government Area to enhance their economic status.
The items donated to include four sewing machines and cash were given to seven victims in GBV.
Presenting the items at Azare town, the headquarters of Katagum LGA, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed said the gesture was aimed at cushioning the hardship faced by the beneficiaries who had little means of income to take care of themselves and their babies.
Hajiya Aisha represented by the Secretary of the Committee, Hajiya Talatu Musa explained that four of the survivors received sewing machines while the remaining three victims received one hundred thousand naira each as support.
She said the Committee was established in 2020 to address the increasing cases of rape and GBV related cases which continue to pose a serious challenge across the state.
The Wife of the Governor who said the committee has a strong monitoring and evaluation team, advised people to report suspected rape cases to relevant authorities, warning against the sells of the items provided to the beneficiaries.
Responding, one of the beneficiaries, Hajara Abdulrahim appreciated the First Lady for her commitment to protecting the lives of vulnerable persons and pledged to use the items for the purpose they were meant for.