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From Wilson Okereke, Afikpo
A non-governmental- orgainzation (NGO) in Ebonyi State, Tomorrow is a Girl Initiative, has mobilized over 571,217 persons in the state in the campaign against Female Genital Mutilation( FGM).
Executive director of the organization, Lucy Ogodo disclosed disclosed this in Abakaliki, the state capital, during the review of its 2023 activities.
She noted that having been steadfastly operational in the state for the past five years, the organization has directly impacted over 100,000 young girls and their families.
“Our collaboration with UNICEF this year yielded a remarkable success, surpassing our predetermined targets of mobilizing 500,000 individuals to join the movement for good to End FGM in Ebonyi State by pledging, we were able to mobilize 571,217 individuals and still counting within the shortest time possible.
“This event was dedicated to recognizing and commemorating our impactful strides in fostering a sustainable environment for the optimal growth of the girl child and promoting women’s empowerment.
“This celebration serves as a tribute to everyone who has contributed to our success stories, including our dedicated community actors and the entire Tomorrow is a Girl team.
“It seemed impossible at the beginning, but today we have proved that impossibilities do not exist in our dictionary and I believe that with further support and more work, in the shortest time possible, Female Genital Mutilation will be a thing of the past in Ebonyi State,” she stated.
