The people of Ilawe-Ekiti, a community in Ekiti South West Local Government Area of Ekiti State have officially renounced the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the society, noting that the act is unlawful.
Announcing the renunciation on behalf of the people, the community monarch Oba Adebanji Alabi, the Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti who also doubles as the Chairman, Ekiti State Council of is henceforth a taboo in the community. During an event organised by the state chapter of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), in conjunction with United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) on FGM elimination, Oba Alabi expressed his surprise that people still involve in the practice at this age.Read also: Worry About Genital Mutilation In Nigeria – US Activist Slams Chimamanda Over Chivalry Comment
“I want to declare today, on behalf of my people, that we will no longer be involved in the act of Female Genital Mutilation because it is highly despicable and unlawful. Henceforth, it is now a taboo for anyone to do it to our kids. I am surprised that at this age people are still into this act that has sent many of our children to early grave; and even those that survived it, are left impotent.”
Oba Alabi renounces Female Genital Mutilation. Photos Credit: Getty
During an event organised by the state chapter of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), in conjunction with United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) on FGM elimination, Oba Alabi expressed his surprise that people still involve in the practice at this age.
