Thursday, August 01, 2019

Buganda and Sokoto Kingdoms discuss about the African girl child

The Buganda and Sokoto Kingdoms came together on July 29th, to discuss about the African girl child.

A delegation from the Kingdom of Sokoto, in the Federal Republic of Nigeria led by His Highness Samaila Muhammad Mera, The Emir of Argungu arrived in the Kingdom of Buganda where they were received by a delegation led by Her Royal Highness Nnabagereka Sylivia Nagginda and the kingdom's Katikkiro(Prime Minister) Charles Peter Mayiga.

The discussion which was convened about the future of the girl child in Africa. It was to ensure that girls together with women have a lighter future.

This later calls for improvement in the social sevices, education standards, protection against torture, girl trafficking, murder, and engagement in issues of the country.

The Buganda Queen consort expressed the importance of carrying out a one-on-one discussion with a girl child, as this helps her to gain confidence in whatever she wants to achieve.

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