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The Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Edo branch has called on the Federal Government and relevant security agencies to protect the lives of women and children in the state. Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, the President of MWAN made the call during a press conference on Wednesday in Benin. “MWAN calls on the government and all relevant security agencies to ensure justice is carried out for Vera Omozuwa, who was attacked and raped on May 27. “We stand in solidarity with the family of the deceased in fighting for justice. We thank the Edo government for the prompt intervention as we await the result of the inquiry. “We call on government at all levels to partner with forensic scientists and pathologists to create a national DNA database of convicted criminal and place CCTV cameras in public places,’” she said.

The association president urged parents to put in more effort in training the boy-child to know that “violence and rape are unacceptable in the society”. “The worst pain you can inflict on a girl-child or a woman is rape. It’s five minutes for the perpetrator but life me for victim. “MWAN Edo as doctors, mothers, women, girls and females say no to rape. Save-a-girl child; save-awoman and save-the world: No consent to rape”, Urhoghide-Edigin said.

She advised ladies not to stay on lonely places at odd times. Omozuwa, a 100-level student of the University of Benin, died at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.

MWAN Edo led by the President Dr Adesuwa UrhoghideEdigin paid a condolence visit to the parents of Uwaila Omozuwa. The act was strongly condemned and assistance on any medical issue was offered to the family.

The family thanked Mwan Edo for coming and extended praises to UBTH workers that took care of the late Uwaila before she died. Also in attendance was the dep chairman of NMA Edo state, Dr Harrison Omokhua.

The Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Edo Chapter, has decried the rape and murder of 23-year-old Miss Vera Omozuwa, calling on the authorities to fish out and punish the culprits. The victim was a 100 level Microbiology student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) before her death.

Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, President of MWAN in Edo, in a statement in Benin on Monday, described the incident as “devilish acts of unkind beings.”Urhoghide -Edigin said the actions were condemnable and should not be condoned by any society.

“MWAN strongly condemns what happened to Omozuwa and any other girl child that has gone through this devilish acts by unkind beings. “MWAN condemns rape, violence of any kind and killings of human beings. “This case has been reported to our national body and is already receiving the expected actions. “We will visit the commissioner of Police with the SGBV-RT team in Edo to express our utmost displeasure on this case and demand for justice.

“Every life matters and this should not be treated with levity nor swept under the carpet. The criminals must be caught and prosecuted. They must face the law of the land,” she said. She urged the Edo government and all relevant security agencies to ensure justice and protection of every life, especially women and children, as they were the most vulnerable in the society.

“MWAN stands in solidarity with the family of the deceased in fighting for justice. We thank the Edo government for their prompt intervention as we await the result of the inquiry set up,” she said.

The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that Omozuwa, a 23-year-old student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) was raped by a gang of unknown men on May 27 and died few days later in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).

The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Edo state has decried the news of the rape and subsequent murder of Miss Vera Omozuwa.

The victim was a 100 level Microbiology student of the University of Benin(UNIBEN) before her travail.

Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, President of MWAN Edo, in a statement described the incident as

“devilish acts of unkind beings”.

In the statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Benin, Dr Edigin said the actions were

condemnable and should not be condoned by any society.

She expressed her disbelief and utter displeasure of the rape incidence and death of the 23 year old girl.

“MWAN strongly condemns what happened to Uwaila and any other girl child that has gone through this devilish acts of unkind beings”.

“Mwan condemns rape, violence of any kind and killings human beings”.

“This case has been reported to our National Association and is already receiving the expected actions”.

1. Meeting with the Commissioner of Police today at 2pm with Sexual Gender Based Violence

Response Team (SGBV-RT) in Edo State.

2. A press statement release

3. Social media advocacy with posters and Say No Rape video campaigns.

1) Educated female students with zoom in 2 schools. Mount Carmel Secondary school and Don Bosco Science Academy ikhun.

2) Produced a Frequently Asked Questions and Answers book on Menstruation (Questions Asked over me by female students in our outreaches) to be distributed as free gifts to all female students in all schools.

3) Produced Advocacy and educative videos for TV and social media.

4) Produced numerous educative posters for social media.

5) Had interactive sessions on menstrual hygiene in our various Mwan Edo whatsapp platforms.

SUPPORT MWAN EDO BY BUYING ONE OR MORE BOOKS TO BE GIVEN OUT AS GIFTS TO EVERY GIRL CHILD.

SEND YOUR SUPPORT TO:

ACCOUNT NAME: Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1000942815

REMARK: MM BOOK GIFT 2019-2021 Biennium

MWAN Edo takes action by educating female students with Zoom in 2 schools today on menstrual hygiene to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day.

MWAN Edo World Menstrual Hygiene Day talk by Dr. Hetty Ugbeni (YDF Coordinator) to the female students and female staff of Don Bosco Science Academy, Ukhun

1) Educated female students with zoom in 2 schools. Mount Carmel Secondary school and Don Bosco Science Academy Ikhun.

2) Produced a Frequently Asked Questions and Answers book on Menstruation (Questions Asked over time by female students in our outreaches) to be distributed as free gifts to all female students in all schools.

3) Produced Advocacy and educative videos for TV and social media.

4) Produced numerous educative posters for social media.

5) Had interactive sessions on menstrual hygiene in our various Mwan Edo whatsapp platforms.

SUPPORT MWAN EDO BY BUYING ONE OR MORE BOOKS TO BE GIVEN OUT AS GIFTS TO EVERY GIRL CHILD. SEND YOUR SUPPORT TO

ACCOUNT NAME: Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1000942815

REMARK: MM BOOK GIFT

1) An essay competition with the theme “Effects of teleconferencing in the educational sector during the covid 19 pandemic” was carried out for children ages 10 to 20. All participants were sent e-certificates of participation by email. The 2 winners were presented their cheques in a total of N50,000 through a zoom award ceremony. The winner for the essay Competition for category 10-15years is Adesuwa Eidangbe. The winner for essay competition for category 15-20years is Deepa Alikah. Congratulations to our winners.

2) Children’s day was also commemorated with MWAN EDO sending a letter to the governor advising the state on the safety precautions to carry out to keep our schools safe for our children when they finally resume schools. The safety and well-being of every child is important to MWAN EDO.

3) Posters and video adverts saying no to child abuse were also put into circulation on social media platforms.

Day 1 of MWAN Edo Online Zoom classese on prevention of the spread of Corona virus with Students of Don Bosco Science Academy Ikhun, May 12th, 2020. Lecture was carried out by Secretary, Dr Nkemdilim Okonji and Coordinator for programs Dr Adesuwa Aletor #2019-2021Biennium

Day 2 of MWAN Edo Online Zoom classes on prevention of the spread of Corona virus with Students of Don Bosco Science Academy Ikhun, May 13th, 2020. The Lecture was carried out by PE Dr Ehi Isa and PRO Dr Julie Maduemezia #2019-2021Biennium

MWAN Edo and Adesuwa Oyenokwe say No to any form of violence during the Covid 19 pandemic #2019 -2021 Biennium

MWAN Edo’s Essay Competition to commemorate Children’s day (May 27^th 20200.

Please get your kids to participate

#2019-2021 Biennium