Oyo still ranks high on FGM
A group, One Life Initiative for Human Development, has stressed the need for enforcement of the child health right in Oyo State to stem female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice said to be detrimental to the wellbeing of the girl child. Speaking at an advocacy visit to Ibadan North Local government, the Programme and Media Manager, One Life Initiative for Human Development, Sola Fagarusi said this was important because Oyo State was among states with high incidence of female genital mutilation in Nigeria. Fagarusi, who was represented by Rachael Arowolo, puts FGM cases in Oyo State at 70 per cent, with most cases done in local governments such as Kajola, Oyo West, Ogbomoso North and South, Ibarapa and Akinyele. She said there was the need for increased involvement of government and the community to create awareness on the negative impact of this traditional practice on the girl-child and the society. “Even young peopl...
