Human rights activist, Funmi Falana has urged the Federal Government to immediately rescue the abducted Kaduna students and avoid a repeat of the Chibok girls’ story. She, therefore, implored the government to set machinery in force without delay and give all it takes to bring the school children back unconditionally.
Falana, who decried the abduction of the over 200 students, said it had become a kidnap too many, calling on the authorities to immediately rescue them.
The rights activist lamented and expressed the fears that if urgent action is not taken by the government to rescue the students, it might be a repeat of the Chibok girls’ story.
In her address to mark 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration organised by Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), Falana said that the insecurity pervading the nation had become worrisome and a shame to the nation.
According to her, part of the problems in the country today is that women are not being considered in decision-making, more particularly in political appointments.
She said: “Women should be included in decision-making, women should be included in politics, women should not be dragged behind (to) the back.”
Falana, while revealing the activities of WELA, said the organisation had done so much advocacy to defend the rights of women and children, as well as the less privileged in the society, especially the destitute. She promised that the body would not relent in its efforts and activities despite daunting challenges.
The senior lawyer added that WELA’s human rights work includes taking young people away from the streets and putting them into an institution of learning run by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).
