Kulu Abdullahi Sifawa
Kulu Abdullahi Sifawa is the current commissioner for Women Affairs[1] Sokoto State, Nigeria, appointed by governor Aminu Tambuwal.[2]
Career
[edit]As commissioner for Women Affairs of Sokoto State, Sifawa advocated prosecution for anyone who is found engaging in child or woman abuse. This proposal was made at a meeting attended by civil society representatives, traditional rulers, media representatives, and security agencies.[3] Later, some abuse allegations in the state were resolved.[4] She has also initiated efforts to provide counseling and rehabilitation for children who have been incarcerated for minor offenses.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Gov. Tambuwal seeks Assembly's confirmation for 25 Commissioner nominees | Premium Times Nigeria". 2018-10-18. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ "Tambuwal assigns portfolios to 26 new commissioners". Punch Newspapers. 3 November 2018. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ "Sokoto Commissioner Advocates Prosecution For Women, Children Abusers". aljazirahnews. 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ "Over 150 cases of abuse, others resolved in Sokoto". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2017-12-10. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ "Visit to Sokoto Remand House". 20 May 2016.