A cross session of participants at the public declaration

  • Rev. Patrick Nwedu, a religious leader giving a goodwill message
  • HRH Ezeogo Albert Opefi, traditional ruler of Ndufu Alike addressing participants at the public declaration
  • Cross session of participants









  • Mrs. Abigial Ezeiheikwumere of Nigeria Television Authority Abakaliki and UNFPA trained media person on FGM giving a goodwill message

Mrs. Christiana Nwaenyi of Echialike community a Traditional Birth Attendant and former circumciser publicly declared the abandonment of FGM and handed over her cutting tools to rep. of CIRDDOC

Mrs. Christiana Nwaenyi of Echialike community a Traditional Birth Attendant and former circumciser publicly signed the declaration form in the presence of the traditional ruler and other community leaders

  • Group photograph with some of the community leaders holding their certificates
  • Hon. Emma Ekuma received the certificate on behalf of Noyo community
  • An FGM survivor sharing her experience
  • Chief Eche Nwancho signing the declaration form

Ikpobina male cultural dance group performing at the public declarations










  • Mma Nwanyi bu di women’s group entertaining guests at the public declaration









  • Hon Emma Ekuma, Coordinator of Ikwo East addressing participants









  • Presenting certificate to HRH Ezeogo Albert Opefi, traditional ruler of Ndufu Alike on behalf of the community

TV Discussion Program on FGM with CIRDDOC rep, FGM survivors and Coordinator of the Champions at Ikwo LGA anchored by Mrs. Abigail Ezeiheukwumere of Nigeria Television Authority Abakaliki, Ebonyi state










  • FGM survivors, former cutter and other discussants during the NTA discussion program on FGM
  • Pastor Christian Oroke Ebonyi state Ministry of Budget planning, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation making a contribution during the public declaration

Presenting a brief report on the journey that led to the public declaration