A bill that seeks to stop and prevent sexual harassment of students in educational institutions and other locations across the country has been passed by the Senate in its third reading.
The bill, which is concurrent legislation from the House of Representatives, aims to provide clear legal frameworks for offenders’ enforcement and punishment while protecting students from all forms of sexual misconduct and abuse in academic settings.
Numerous lawmakers praised the bill’s intentions while urging it to be considered in addition to the education sector.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole argued that the legislation should address sexual harassment at work and other places as well.
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“Students should not be the only ones who experience sexual harassment.” The statement read, “We should craft this law in a way that makes it applicable to everyone.”
Senator Anthony Ani likewise emphasized that racial inequality continues to be a problem in all forms of society.
“Sexual harassment is prevalent everywhere. Ani argued that restricting funding to tertiary institutions is a misnomer.
However, during the presided over the session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin made it clear that the legislation cannot be subject to extensive discussion and can only be amended because it is a concurrent bill from the House.
Source: Channels TV
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