The Governor of Abia Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has granted assent to the Bill, which guarantees the right of females to inherit and own property in their father’s family in the state.Information Guide Nigeria
Abia Assembly some weeks ago passed the Bill to bring Abia State in conformity with international best practices of eliminating all forms of discrimination against women. While appending his signature on the Law, Ikpeazu made it clear that his administration shall lean on the side of reason and common sense in the discharge of its obligations to residents, noting that it has become anachronistic to continue to treat women as second-class citizens even in their families. LEGIT reports.
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The Governor thanked the Assembly for showing courage to pass this Bill, which he described as historic, positively disruptive, and capable of setting our society on the path of equal opportunities and sustainable development.NYSC portal
The Governor stated that the female inheritance Bill was the most important legislation passed by the State House of Assembly.JAMB portal
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