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Women Affairs Ministry Signs MoU With Abuja Community To Stop Breast Ironing

Last updated: January 15, 2024 8:01 pm
2 years ago BY. KEDONOJO OKOLIKO
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The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the Pigba Community, in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja for an immediate stoppage of the practice of breast ironing in the area.

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At the signing ceremony held in Apo District of Abuja municipal area council, the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye said the age-long harmful practice was inimical to the natural development of the girl child and must therefore be abolished.

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