Rivers: SWS President lauds Gov Wike over Women’s Right to Share in Family Property
The National President of Standup for Women Society (SWS), Lib. Barr. Deborah Ijadele-Adetona, has lauded the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, for signing into law the state Curtailment of Women’s Right to Share in family Property, Law No.2 of 2022.
Adetona said this singular act has also restored hope in parents who have Girl-child, adding that after their parents grow old and died, the girl-child would not suffer.
The President disclosed this in a press statement made available to Periscope Nigeria by the National Public Relations Officer, Lib. Billie Nwogu.
Ijadele-Adetona said, “Governor Wike’s decision will remove the stigma that a woman does not have a say or stay around when issues of land are being discussed. it was described as a taboo by some communities.
“A woman according to their culture is expected to sit docile in a corner when issues that border on land matters are being discussed and is only expected to ask questions for clarification on boundaries as the only right bequeathed to her and all she has right to do, is to usually cultivate the land. Nothing else.”
While commending the Governor’s effort Ijadele-Adetona, noted that Wike has done well, adding that this action has stood him out among governors who have not deemed it fit for women to also have a say in owning any property that belonged to their parents or husband.
“As a Lawyer, I have witnessed many women suffer this setback because there is no law that allows them to fight for their rights and we hereby commended Gov. Wike for taking the lead.
“I want men in Rivers state to be happy and support this move by the Governor by allowing this decision to work,”Ijadele-Adetona added.
She urged men to see it not as a way of lording women over them but as a solution to protect the future of girl-child now and those yet unborn.
The statement added, “While we continue to press for a better society, let other governors who have bills that have a direct impact on women’s future sign them for a better tomorrow.
“Standup for women Society will continue to support, recognize and join the struggle for liberation for all women in Nigeria.”
