The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, recently paid a visit to Ruth Ogunleye, a female soldier currently undergoing rehabilitation, in response to a viral video where Ogunleye accused senior officers of intimidation and harassment. Ohanenye shared the positive update on her social media platforms, expressing satisfaction with Ogunleye’s notable improvement and positive outlook.<\/p>\n
Acknowledging the commendable care provided by the Army, Minister Ohanenye extended appreciation to Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja for the high-quality attention given to Ogunleye. The Ministry took additional steps to support Ogunleye’s recovery by deploying a dedicated desk officer to monitor her progress. This initiative aligns with the Ministry’s overarching mandate to promote the welfare and wellbeing of Nigerian women, particularly those facing challenging circumstances.<\/p>\n
In the viral video, Ruth Ogunleye bravely shared her experiences of stigmatization, intimidation, and sexual harassment. She specifically pointed fingers at a colonel and two senior officers, alleging disruptions in her life after rejecting the colonel’s advances. Notably, she mentioned the halting of her salary in February 2023 as a consequence of the situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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