Education commissioners nationwide will meet with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja to devise strategies to tackle the widespread issue of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions.
The meeting, focusing on sexual harassment in higher education, is organized by the ICPC and Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).
Ms. Omowumi Ogunrotimi, Executive Director of Gender Mobile Initiative, stated that the discussion would emphasize preventive measures rather than punitive actions.
“Development partners, education regulators, student groups, and civil society organisations will engage and commit to the state-level adoption and implementation of sexual harassment prevention frameworks,” she said.
According to Ogunrotimi, the engagement scheduled for July 9 aims to address the serious issue that undermines the safety, dignity, and academic integrity of both victims and institutions.
“It is imperative that we create a learning environment where all students and educators can pursue their goals free from fear and intimidation.
“To achieve this, it is essential to implement comprehensive policies and effective prevention strategies.
“To this end, a stakeholders engagement will be convoked on July 9, in Abuja, to address the pervasive issue of sexual harassment on campuses, with a comprehensive focus on prevention frameworks,” Ogunrotimi said. (NAN)
