*Bans lodging of underage girls in hotels
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has said stated that the federal government has commenced investigation into a viral video of 10 Nigerian teenagers who were trafficked to Ghana for prostitution, adding that from today’s morning Nigerians will receive the news of definite action taken on the matter.
In a viral video, three of the victims, aged between 15 and 16 years, were said to be of same parents.
The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDO), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said the girls were rescued after a tip-off by NIDO Ghana chapter.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Kennedy-Ohanenye has banned hotel owners from accepting underage girls lodging in their facilities in whatever guise, saying anyone found culpable would be sanctioned.
She spoke in Abuja at the ‘Unlock Training and Grants’ ceremony.
The Minister had said: ”Nigeria must be better. From 20th (June), we have directed hotels to put a sign outside from the Ministry of Women. No lodging of underage girls.
“What happened in Niger State will be an understatement of what will happen in the FCT and I mean it.
“No more lodging of underage girls and no more bullying in schools.
“Women are suffering in this country. Today, we have talked about the need to allow the poor to breathe in this country.
“Meanwhile, I am sure you saw the video circulating about our girls taken to Ghana. Did you see it? Very good. Action will start on Monday.
“You will hear about our action first thing on Monday morning. That is the first thing I am going to approach and see what we can do about it.’’
