Ekiti State First Lady, Bisi Fayemi, has described as discriminatory the idea of expeling pregnant schoolgirls from school while allowing the boys who impregnated them to continue their education.
She said this on Thursday, July 11, during a meeting in Ado-Ekiti with wives of Coordinating Directors and Community Development Officers of the 16 Local Government Councils in the state.
According to her, all girls, regardless of their status, have a right to education.
She also Acknowledged the fact that pregnant girls face various forms of punishments, including discriminatory practices that deny them their right to education.
Mrs. Fayemi, went on to reveal that the state government is ready to implement relevant laws, including the Child Rights Act, Gender Equality and other laws to protect the interest of children, adding that sensitizattion campaign to increase awareness on the importance of protecting the rights of children, especially the girl child, will hold in the state in the coming month.
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