Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has recommended psychiatric test for men who beat women and violate their fundamental human rights.

He described incessant violence against women as a vexed issue which must be addressed urgently.

“I urge all men to desist from it and I venture to argue that those who do so, require psychiatric evaluation,” said Fashola, while delivering a lecture on, Evolving a Strategic Plan of Action Towards Gender Equality in Politics and Governance in Nigeria - Matters Arising, in commemoration of the one year memorial of the late Prof. Jadesola Akande in Lagos.

“This year, a vexed subject of violence against women reared its head in far away America, when diva and celebrity, Rihana was allegedly assaulted by her partner, Chris Brown,” he said.

Fashola described violence against women as abomination and an act that demeans men and brings their status in the society low.

“Do we truly need gender equality or gender equity? What use is it if we give women all the political and governance opportunities only to beat them up at home?

“Because, without doubt, there is a physiological difference and advantage here in favour of the men. Can people who are physically different with diverse strengths and weaknesses be treated the same way?” he asked.

Fashola also said it was imperative that another societal ill, “corporate prostitution,” that currently afflicted women in the corporate and business be dealt with.

“I think we can contribute to stopping the abuse of women by resolving to fight to put an end to corporate prostitution. I do not think it requires any new law that does not exist already.

“I think we must view it as part of corporate social responsibility and corporate governance of every organisation, which requires men and women in leadership to evolve policies and programmes and take stern decisions as a matter of corporate ethics and governance to ensure that women, the vessel of life, are not used as vessels of trade,” he stated.

The governor, however, eulogised the late Akande, saying she dedicated her life to the improvement of social and economic conditions of the people.

He stated that her mission and vision was that of a country where citizens would be treated equally without regards to sex and a place where a man would not earn more than a woman for doing the same job.

“Her mission and vision was that of a country where a woman will, in the real sense, be able to do what a man can do while she remains at one the multi-talented gift of God to man’s profession, mother, dutiful wife and teacher who built an army of leaders through the law.

“As we celebrate her legacy, commitment to the cause of human rights, and contributions to national development and gender equality, we should continually remind ourselves that great nations are built by the contributions of her citizens.

“We should invest our efforts and resources like the late legal icon to make this nation a better place for all,” Fashola said.

amebo no1.:

agreed, but i wish some of you men will go practice your supposed boxing skills on your fellow men,lets see how it goes

why u lot choose the feminine species,understand i not

noetic:

women who tongue-lash their hubby's also require psyco test.

Seconded even when anger is younger brother to madness

noetic:

injuries from punches heal naturally, words (other times curses) said in anger dont.
the punches or curses are usually done by both parties cos they think they can get away with it.

is as much as the man should withhold the punch, the woman should also withhold the curses or words.

Posted by: 190

Its Fashola himself that needs a psychiatric test
Foolish man

noetic:

women who tongue-lash their hubby's also require psyco test.

*Toyinrayo:

I still want to believe you're joking.

Although this is not a funny matter

boliatiepa:

Women can't have it both ways with all their clamour for equality.

amebo no1.:

the last time i checked injuries,punches,slapping leads to broken bones, one eye, swollen legs,and above all leads to death

words can always be compensated with words ,a simple "im sorry " can go along way

~Sissy~:

seems to me some people here just sit behind their computer screens and vomit type nonsense.

there is no excuse for domestic violence be it man or woman