Display ‘No Lodging of Underage Girls’ outside, FG tells hoteliers

Display ‘No Lodging of Underage Girls’ outside, FG tells hoteliers

The Federal Government on Saturday orders hoteliers to put up a ‘No Lodging of Underage Girls’ signage outside their facilities.

Minister of women affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, gave the directive, saying the action was part of the precautionary measures to halt human trafficking, especially of Nigerian girls.

The ban on underage girls lodging in hotels came after a recent rescue of over 10 teenage girls trafficked to Ghana for prostitution.

Kennedy-Ohaneye cautioned hoteliers nationwide against accommodating underage girls in their facilities, as defaulters would face sanctions.

She spoke in Abuja at the ‘Unlock Training and Grants’ ceremony.

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The minister also extended the riot acts to proprietors of schools across the country, warning against the bullying of student by either teachers or among students.

She said, “Women have been suffering in this country. Today, we have talked about allowing the poor to breathe in this country.

“Meanwhile I am sure you saw the video circulating about our girls taken to Ghana. Did you see it? Very good. Action will start on Monday.

“You will hear about our action first thing on Monday morning. That is the first I am going to approach and see what we can do about it.

“Nigeria must be better. From 20th (June), we have directed hotels to put a sign outside from the Ministry of Women.

“No lodging of underage girls. (Otherwise) what happened in Niger State will be an understatement to what will happen in the FCT and I mean it. No more lodging of underage girls and no more bullying in schools.”

Display ‘No Lodging of Underage Girls’ outside, FG tells hoteliers