Abuja, Nigeria – Alliances for Africa (AfA) in collaboration with the Committee of Gender Directors in Nigerian Universities has held a one-day National Summit on addressing Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria.
The summit, which took place on 25th November, 2024, brought together Directors of Gender Centres from various Nigerian Tertiary Institutions.
Notably in attendance was Prof. Adefunke Adekunle, Director, Centre for Gender Studies, University of Benin.
Themed “Combating Sexual Harassment in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions and Strengthening Mechanism for Change: A Critical National Imperative,” the summit aimed to draw attention to the system, people, and institutional level changes required to address sexual harassment in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
The event provided a platform for stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions and strategize effective solutions to combat sexual harassment in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.
Reported by Ehisumwen Eriamiantoe
