Governor Abdulrasaq signs Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill into law

In a bid to provide safety for all, especially the vulnerable groups, the Kwara State Governor, Abdulraman Abdulrasaq has signed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Bill into law.

Governor Abdulrasaq said the VAPP will help eliminate violence in private and public life in the State.

According to him, it will also promote maximum protection and effective remedies for victims and punishment of offenders in kwara state.

The Governor thanked the leadership and members of the 9th Assembly in the state for the job they did on the bill.

He also commended those who partner with the government for the success of passing the bill including Non-Governmental Organisations and other bodies who have been at the forefront of promoting the legislation in Nigeria.

“On the back of our ongoing campaign to provide safety for all, especially the vulnerable groups, today I signed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Bill into law”.

“VAPP will help eliminate violence in private and public life, promote maximum protection and effective remedies for victims and punishment of offenders in the state”.

“The domestication of this legal instrument helps to project our state as truly committed to protection of human rights” the governor noted.