The House of Representatives on Thursday celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child with the Speaker, TAJUDEEN ABBAS, giving up his seat for 16-year-old ISABEL ANANI, a gender advocate, to preside over a special session.

Speaker ABBAS at the occasion, spoke on the significance of the girl-child, citing their resilience, potential, and crucial role in shaping a better future.

ANANI, accompanied by female students from selected schools in the Federal Capital Territory, presided over the presentation of a motion titled “Commemoration of the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child.”

Similarly, the House urged the National Assembly leadership to amend the Child’s Rights Act to protect abused children and ensure swift passage of bills protecting women and girls, such as the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill.

The International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day marked annually on October 11.