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Compulsory medical treatment for rape victims laws underway in Nasarawa State
By Abubakar Lawal Lafia
Nasarawa State Government has disclosed that arrangements have been concluded for compulsory medication and treatment of victims of rape and all forms of sexual violence in the State.
CAPITAL POST reports that a bill for a law to provide for the compulsory Medical Treatment and Care for Child and Victims of Sexual Violence and For Related Matters was before the State House of Assembly which scaled second reading.
This was announced by the Speaker of the Assembly, Ibrahim Balarabe while addressing the Joint House Committees on Judiciary and Women Affairs to work on the bill and report to the House accordingly.
He also said that law to Establish Nasarawa State College of Nursing and Midwifery and other related matter has scaled second reading.
“I will commit this Bill for a law to Establish the Nasarawa State College of Nursing and Midwifery ,Lafia and other Matters Related Thereto to the House committee on Health to work on the bill and we are expecting the report on Deember 21, 2020′, Balarabe stated.
Continuing, a bill to Establish Nasarawa State Contributory Health Scheme 2020 is now into a second reading.
“I will also commit this bill for a Law to Establish the Nasarawa State Contributory Health Scheme 2020 and Other Related Matters to the House standing committee to work on the bill and we are expecting the report on December 22, 2020,” he said.
The speaker said that if the bills finally passed into law, they would improve on the health status of the people of the state.
While attesting to the importance of the bill for a law to provide compulsory medical treatment and care for victims of sexual harassment, Majority leader, Comrade Tanko Tunga, said that the bill was to provide for a compulsory medical treatment and care for child victim of violence in the state, if finally passed into law.
Tunga while giving the substance of a bill for a law to Establish the Nasarawa State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Lafia and other Matters Related Thereto said that the bill is all about strengthening the capacity and upgrading of the college to ensure effective service delivery and to improve on health manpower development in the state.
Hon. Daniel Oga ogazi, the Deputy Majority Leader of the House while giving the substance of a bill for a Law to Establish the Nasarawa State Contributory Health Scheme 2020 and Other Related Matters said that the bill was to provide for a mandatory and affordable healthcare system for the people of the state.
He said that the bill if finally passed into law would enable citizens access quality health care service at affordable rate.
Hon Danladi Jatau, the Minority leader of the House seconded the motions for the three bills to scale into second reading.
The minority leader said that if the bills passed into law, they would improve on the health status of the people of the state.
The House unanimously agreed for the three bills to scale into second reading after Hon.Peter Akwe,Barr.Mohammed Alkali and Hon Abdullaziz Danladi threw their weights behind the bills.
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubaka mini visited the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Umar Dikko Umaru Radda, at the Government House in Katsina to express condolences following the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umar Bare-Bari Radda.
During the visit, Minister Abubakar, on behalf of himself, his family, the Minister of State for Defence H.E. Dr. Bello Matawalle MON and the entire staff of the Ministry of Defence, conveyed heartfelt condolences to Governor Radda, his family, and the people of Katsina State during this difficult time.
In his remarks, he prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased, grant her mercy, and bestow upon her a place in Jannatul Firdaus. He also offered prayers for the Governor and his family, asking for strength and fortitude to bear this profound loss.
The Minister was accompanied by Hon. Idris Garba Jahun, former Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, along with Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Jallo and Hon. Mas’ud A. Naruwa, members of the Katsina State House of Assembly representing Hadejia and Babura, respectively.
All political office holders who were appointed by the embattled governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara have been suspended from office by the Sole Administrator of the State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas.
They were suspended from office with immediate effect, according to a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, saying the decision followed powers granted the Sole Administrator by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff to Fubara were among those suspended from office.
Commissioners, chairpersons and members of boards, agencies, commissions, and parastatals, as well as all Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants were all relieved of their appointments.
“This suspension takes effect from Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The affected officers are to hand over to the permanent secretaries in their MDAs.
“Where there may be no permanent secretary, they are to hand over to the most senior director/head of administration,” the statement read.
Ibas was sworn in as Sole Administrator on Wednesday, March 19, by President Bola Tinubu after the President declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The President also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months.
Ibas, who is a former Chief of Naval Staff, vowed to maintain law and order in the state.
“If the main issue is that of maintaining law and order in the state, I think for any meaningful activities to take place in Rivers State, that is the utmost task that I have,” he said to State House correspondents after the swearing-in.
He also promised to work together with other stakeholders to ensure that order is restored in the state.
Agency Report
The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has announced the cancellation of the Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration due to security concerns in the state.
Emir Bayero made this announcement while briefing newsmen at his Nasarawa Mini Palace in Kano on Wednesday night.
He said that the peaceful coexistence of the people takes precedence over the Durbar celebration.
Emir Bayero had initially planned to hold the Durbar celebration, which would have coincided with his fifth year anniversary on the throne.
He noted that respected Islamic clerics, elders, stakeholders, and his council members advised him to cancel the celebration to maintain peace.
Emir Bayero urged the people of Kano to use the Sallah celebration period to visit families and friends and to observe the festivities in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
He prayed for Allah’s blessings and mercy during the month of Ramadan, hoping that the people of Kano would receive forgiveness and mercy.
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