The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council has held a procession targeted at the reduction of incidences of rape, defilement and child trafficking in the State.
During the public procession held on Monday, the Union expressed sadness at the increasing rate of rape, child defilement, teenage pregnancy and child abuse in the State, saying strong actions must be taken to stem the tide and protect the rights of the children.
The procession, which was part of the activities lined up for the 2019 NUJ press week, took off at the NUJ’s office located at Oke Bareke, Ado Ekiti and moved down to Irona Market, Atikankan, Okeyinmi junction, Okesa and Fajuyi areas of the Ado-Ekiti metropolis.
While speaking, the NUJ Chairman in the State, Comrade Rotimi Ojomoyela lamented the increasing cases of rape against minors in the State, adding that all stakeholders must join hands to put an end to the menace.
According to him, “Some men are even worse by committing incest, having sex with their own daughters and even going to the extent of impregnating them. Ekiti is a land of honour and integrity, these sordid acts should not be allowed to continue.”
On his part, the State Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Ekiti State, Comrade Sola Adigun who also joined the walk called on parents to comply with the government’s directive that all children of school age must be registered in school.
“Don’t make children slaves by asking them to hawk during school hours. This can expose them to sexual molestation or deprive them of education. Monitor your children movements and don’t allow anyone you can’t trust to take them away for sexual slavery,” he said.
The Walk was thereafter terminated at the Ekiti NUJ Press Centre in Ado Ekiti signaling the commencement of the 2019 Press Week activities.
Packaged by Emmanuel Adeniran
