Gov Amaechi’s Wife Wants Special Court For Child Abuse

Wife of the Rivers State Governor Judith Amaechi has advocated the establishment of special court to try cases of violence and abuse of children.

Judith Amaechi stated this Wednesday during an advocacy visit to the Rivers State House of Assembly on the passage of the Child Rights Bill.

The Governor’s wife said that such court will try and prosecutes individuals and groups who violate the rights and privileges of the child.

“It is very imperative that children between ages 0-13 be protected from all forms of abuse because they are a venerable societal development group, we must dignify their rights at this age”.

The Rivers First Lady while making her submission before the lawmakers called for the domestication of the act in line with the African context and challenge.

According to her, “there are peculiarities in the expectations and implementation of the child rights act across the various continents, we must take cognizance of the experience within Africa and challenges in Rivers State”.

The governor’s wife who disclosed that if a child is groomed on a proper foundation, he or she will be able to discharge their responsibility to the society. “If the foundation is right early, then the child will be upright, we must put the foundation right on time because it is a major factor in getting the society right”.

Narrating her experience on child development, she called for proper overhauling of the education sector to meet the challenges and expectations of the society. “I think it will be nice that a major right and privilege of the child includes education and literacy because, this is a major barrier to societal development. Put this into consideration, education of the child is a necessity.

Responding, the Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Tonye Harry thanked Mrs Amaechi and stated that her submission will be considered in the final document of the Child Right Acts.