The Plateau State Government on Tuesday inaugurated the Child Rights Implementation Committees across some Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
The Local Alternative Care Committees were also inaugurated for the LGAs.
Speaking at the event, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Caroline Dafur, said that the initiative aimed at ensuring the safety of children in the state.
The Commissioner was represented at the event by the Mrs Rebecca Shaseet, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry.
The commissioner explained that the initiative was funded by European Union and implemented by International Idea.
She added that the move was in collaboration with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (ROLAC II) Programme, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria
Dafur, who decried the spate of child abuse and trafficking, noted that the committee aimed at tackling the menace.
The Commissioner said that the committee, largely for LGAs in the southern and central parts of the state, adding that a similar committee for the northern part of the state had been inaugurated already.
She added that the move would promote the welfare of children in the state, particularly those in rural communities.
“This committee is part of the provision of the Child Rights Law that we have since domesticated in the state.
“This administration is committed to ensuring that every Plateau child has equal opportunity to thrive; the welfare of our children is a priority for Gov. Caleb Mutfwang.
“So, we are here today to inaugurate the child rights implementation committee at the local government levels to promote the welfare and ensure total protection for our children,” she said
The event had the Deputy Chairmen of Mikang, Mangu and other LGAs in attendance.
