The Advisory Committee on Girl Child Protection and Education in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State has condemned the alleged forced virginity testing involving female students of Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa.
The committee, led by its chairman, Adomale Nwinee, Esq., visited the school to investigate the allegations and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
During the visit, Nwinee expressed concern over the reports, stressing the need to respect and protect the rights, dignity and welfare of the girl child.
She said the committee would carefully examine the facts before reaching any conclusions.
The committee chairman urged all parties involved and members of the public to remain calm, refrain from spreading unverified information and allow the investigation to proceed without interference.
Other members of the delegation included the committee’s vice chairman, Dr. Bridget Ziisorle Nwite; secretary, Hon. Gift Frank Doobee; and Khana Local Government Supervisor for Women Affairs, Hon. Rose Torka Idoo.
The committee reaffirmed its commitment to protecting girls against practices that could violate their rights, threaten their safety and dignity, or undermine their access to education.
It assured the public that the findings of the investigation would guide its next steps.
