Monday, 28 May 2012




























The much talked about Rape Prevention Rally has come and gone. The event was held at Fegge sports Stadium, Fegge, in Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Saturday 26th May, 2012. The event was attended by Corps Members, Secondary School Students and residents of the Local Government.

The program started with an open prayer by Corper Harriet Oguntade shortly after the Master of Ceremony (MC) known as 2.1 was introduced.

Musical performance by “OLISON”, “BABA K”, “ECLIPSE” and dance performance by “DOLLAR BEAUTY”

A message by the organizer of the program Corper Nwadiaru Kenneth. In his speech, he thanked the National Youth Service Corps for giving him the platform to carry out this campaign. He thanked fellow Corps Members, Corporate Organizations and Government Agencies for supporting the project.

He stated that 78% victims of Rape knows the person who committed the crime while over 90% of rape cases has remained unreported which is the reason why the crime has remained rampant in our society. He also mentioned that anyone can commit this crime such as; neighbors, co-workers, friends, relatives and even parents.

Finally he called on Government Agencies, Cooperate Organizations and notable individuals to join this fight against rape by organizing awareness programs such as this.

A message from International Federation of Female Lawyers (FIDA), Barr. Mrs. Judith Ezeanyika, representing the Chairperson of FIDA Anambra, Mrs. Tina Emekakwue.

A dance competition by, Corps Members, Students and members of the High table and prices was given to the competitors and winners.

Free “Rape Prevention” Book, a book written by the organizer of the program Nwadiaru Kenneth was given to students. The official media Partners of the program are NTA, ABS, Vanguard Newspaper, Supreme Magazine and Classic Images.

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