IOM, Zamfara gov’t establish Safe Space Centre in Gusau

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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State

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Zamfara State Government in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is constructing a Safe Space Centre in Gusau to support survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other traumatised persons.

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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Nasiru Galadima Kaura, yesterday led a supervision team on an inspection visit to assess the progress of the ongoing construction of the facility.

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The facility is being established to provide a safe and supportive environment for the rehabilitation, recovery and reintegration of survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other traumatised persons.

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The Safe Space Centre is also expected to strengthen the ministry’s capacity to provide appropriate care, psychosocial support, rehabilitation and other essential services to women, children and other vulnerable groups.

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During the inspection, the Permanent Secretary assessed the level of work achieved and reviewed the ongoing construction with the supervision team.

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According to the Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Nasiru Galadima Kaura emphasised the importance of qualitative work, adherence to contractual agreement and timely completion of the project.

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He said the facility would provide an important platform for supporting vulnerable persons and survivors of violence in the State.

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He thanked the IOM for its continued support to the ministry and restated the government’s commitment to strengthening partnerships aimed at improving the welfare, protection and recovery of vulnerable groups.

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The inspection was part of the ministry’s efforts to ensure that projects being implemented in collaboration with development partners meet the required standards and deliver their intended benefits to the people of Zamfara State.

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