Xenophobia: Abia processes more S’Africa returnees
Abia State Government says it is currently processing an additional batch of returnees from South Africa, adding that the state recorded eight cases of sexual and gender-based violence involving survivors aged between four and 25. Addressing journalists on Monday on the outcome of the week’s executive council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti, the Read More:…
The Abia State Government is currently processing an additional batch of returnees from South Africa, according to the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection. This follows the recording of eight cases of sexual and gender-based violence involving survivors aged between four and 25, with the Nchedo Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Aba handling the cases.
The state government remains committed to providing assistance to those facing hardships in South Africa and is in contact with community leaders there to identify and verify other stranded Abians. Additionally, progress has been made in achieving voice and data coverage across Abia through a partnership with MTN Nigeria Limited, with 77 per cent of newly rolled-out sites now operational.
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