COOU Leads 12 Nigerian Universities on Gender and Sexual Harassment Policies
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) takes the lead as it joins 11 other Nigerian universities in a fully funded training program organized by Alliances for Africa to draft comprehensive Gender and Sexual Harassment Policies.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a landmark initiative, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) spearheads a seven-member delegation to Abuja for a comprehensive training session on drafting Gender and Sexual Harassment Policies for Nigerian universities. This fully funded program, organized by Alliances for Africa, a prominent non-governmental organization with observer status at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights and consultative status with the United Nations ECOSOC, aims to equip university leaders with the necessary skills to combat sexual harassment effectively.
Led by Prof. Angela Nwammuo, the COOU team comprises distinguished academics and professionals, including Prof. Njideka Ebisi, Dr. Chisom Nneamaka Okafor, Mr. Henry Ikechukwu, Mrs. Sandra Aghaebe, Mrs. Chinwe Ebere Akpulue, and Mrs. Ilodigwe Anthonia Onyinye. Their participation underscores COOU's commitment to proactive measures against gender-based violence and discrimination.
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The training, scheduled from June 9th to 15th, 2024, at Bolton White Hotels and Apartments in Abuja, targets Directors and Heads of Gender Studies Units, alongside research assistants and enumerators. Ms. Iheoma Obibi, Executive Director of Alliances for Africa, emphasizes the importance of empowering university stakeholders to develop and implement policies that foster safe and inclusive environments.
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In an exclusive interview with COOUNewS, Prof. Nwammuo expressed gratitude to the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, lauding her transformative leadership in elevating COOU's standing within the Nigerian academic landscape. With COOU's proactive engagement, the university emerges as a beacon of progress, embodying a vision of inclusivity and equity.
COOU's proactive stance in addressing gender and sexual harassment reflects its commitment to fostering a conducive learning environment and promoting social justice. As the training unfolds, COOU remains at the forefront of initiatives aimed at reshaping the higher education landscape in Nigeria.
COOU's leadership in the UN-ECOSOC and NGO training underscores its dedication to promoting gender equality and combatting sexual harassment within Nigerian universities. With a forward-thinking approach and strong institutional support, COOU sets a precedent for proactive engagement and transformative change in higher education.
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