Rabi Salisu, Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, disclosed this while receiving a delegation from the Muslim Opinion Leaders for the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence in Northern Nigeria Project.
The commissioner also announced plans to disburse N5 billion to empower 15,000 women across the state under the Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) fund. The initiative aims to support women's cooperatives and aligns with the implementation of the Kaduna State Women's Economic Empowerment Policy.
According to Salisu, the state's strategy to reduce GBV is closely tied to economic empowerment, education, and the inclusion of women in governance and development processes. The government is tackling the intersectionality between GBV and economic inequality through education, healthcare delivery, social protection, and inclusive leadership.
To further strengthen its efforts, the state government has set up a technical working group to coordinate GBV-related interventions across various thematic areas. Additionally, plans are underway to develop a GBV database to track cases, facilitate timely intervention, and support the rehabilitation of survivors.
In a related development, over 5,000 women and girls have benefited from a Google Africa-supported training program in data science, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship, targeting semi-urban and rural communities.