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Participants were unanimous is saying that lack of political will and more talks rather than actions were responsible for the continuous fight Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in the country.
The founder and executive director, Centre for health ethics, law and development (CHELD), Mrs. Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, who facilitate the workshop, said that political will in form of an effort from the side of the government would help to end the menace of GBV in Nigeria.
According to her, there is also the need for more resources in form of financial support for state actors and other stakeholders who are willing to champion the war against GBV.