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. 2018-10-18. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ "Tambuwal assigns portfolios to 26 new commissioners". The Punch. 2018-11-03. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ "Sokoto Commissioner Advocates Prosecution For Women, Children Abusers". Al Jazirah. 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ "Over 150 cases of abuse, others resolved in Sokoto". The Nation. 2017-12-10. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ "Visit to Sokoto Remand House". 2016-05-20. Archived from the original on 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2020-11-22.