CIDJAP takes the “Say No To Rape” Campaign down to communities in Enugu State

The debate over sexual assault or what constitutes it has gladly moved from the closet to the rooftops of social discourse. Sex is one aspect of humanity that involves every living being but that for so long has been spoken of in whispers. CIDJAP, bringing it up in the public sphere, is breaking the glass ceiling. The ultimate aim is to move beyond awareness and debate to finding remedies and real time proffering solutions.

Every excuse made to justify rape would for ever remain what they are – lame excuses. A pretext does not excuse a misdemeanor anymore than ignorance absolves guilt in law.

Everyone knows someone who knows someone who has been sexually assaulted or has been a sexual predator or an abuser. We don’t need saints to break the ice and condemn what is bad in society.

That CIDJAP is publicly debating and campaigning against rape is a big change from the Nigeria of decades ago. It is exciting to know that things are gradually changing in our society. This change is brought by the outrage over the incessant stories of rape involving traditionally vulnerable members of our society – women, children and the elderly. Although hardly spoken of, men and boys are as much aggressors as they are victims.

The Campaign was largely successful as the community stakeholders thanked the Founding Director and President General of CIDJAP Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike for such a timely intervention to the community.