Minister for Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has expressed her dedication to upholding due diligence and the rule of law and recognizing that justice and fairness are the fundamental principles upon which equitable societies are built.
This is even as the Minister in a statement signed by the Director Press and Public Relations, Olujimi Oyetomi, on Sunday in Abuja, reaffirmed her commitment to safeguarding and advancing the rights and welfare of Nigerian women, including the pursuit of justice when these rights are violated.
This declaration comes in response to recent public discussions and reactions by concerned Nigerians regarding the unfolding situation at the University of Calabar, involving the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof Cyril Ndifon, and sexual harassment allegations levelled against him.
However, the Minister who was seen to be misunderstood by her judgement, tendered her apologies to those who were offended by her comments and actions regarding the sexual harassment scandal at the University of Calabar.
She said: “This is extremely regrettable as my intentions were sincere and aligned with my consistent advocacy for the welfare of Nigerian women and the pursuit of justice.
“I stand for all Nigerian women and I stand for justice; and it is my hope that we can work together to actualize the dream of a country where women’s rights are respected and protected, and where our daughters feel safe in institutions of learning,” she said.
Recall that the minister in a recent appearance on AIT, decried escalating cases of sexual harassment across campuses and unequivocally condemned the act and other related offences as well as assured of the ministry’s commitment to ensuring justice for those affected.
