Rape: Makinde’s wife wants stiffer laws to protect girl-child

The wife of the Oyo state governor, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, has called for stiffer laws that will protect the girl-child against rape and other forms of sexual violence.

Media officer to the governor’s wife, Mr. Sunday Ogundare, in a statement on Tuesday in Ibadan, said that Mrs. Makinde made the call on the occasion of her 48th birthday.

“It is a good thing to remember the day we were born as the word of God says that we should number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

“Birthday celebration is not just a day to dine and wine with loved ones alone, but a day to remember the creator and move closer to Him.

“Being a living to witness another year is a great privilege to set new goals that will benefit people within the state such as women, children and less privileged among others as it is one of the reasons we live.

“I therefore, enjoin the legislative arms of government to lay more emphasis on the bills that protect women and the girl child as the issue of rape is now rampant in the state,” she said

Makinde also advised women to be disciplined and modest, advising that “you will be addressed the way you are dressed.”