The Women Advocacy, Research and Documentation Center (WARDC) has raised the alarm over the prevalence of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Niger State, revealing that no fewer than 1,000 cases were documented between 2023 and 2024.

These cases range from physical assaults to emotional abuse, underscoring the urgent need for action.

The Niger State Coordinator of WARDC, Mrs. Hassana Joan Kpeto, made this known during a press briefing held in Minna over the weekend.

Themed “Invest in Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV): Increase Budget to End Violence Against Women and Girls,” the briefing highlighted the critical need for government intervention.

She stated that “integrating a gender lens at every stage of governance—planning, policy-making, resource allocation, and implementation” is the goal of gender-responsive budgeting.

“This framework should be supported by legislators to guarantee long-lasting and successful interventions.”