The plight of prostitutes in Nigeria

 

A prostitute was found dead at a refuse dump in Olomore, Abeokuta area of Ogun state on Sunday, August 2, 2015. The dead body looked like the dark-skinned lady was tortured before she died as one of her arms had a deep cut. Her body was however removed later in the day as no one could identify who she was.
On the 4th of August, about 50 members of the Nigeria Association of Prostitutes trooped out to the Ogun state branch of the Nigerian Union of Journalists’ Press centre, Abeokuta. They said the murdered lady was one of their members who was killed by a ritualistic customer. They demanded that the police help find their colleague’s killer, asking for protection for their other members. They said one of their members is missing for a while now.


Few months ago, the Special Task Force on City Cleaning and Management in the Federal Capital Territory arrested no fewer than three thousand commercial sex workers in Abuja. In April, a non-governmental organization, Civil Society for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, assisted by World Bank and the State Action Committee on HIV/Aids, launched an unusual project. They planned to empower 154 sex workers in Gombe state to discourage them from prostitution.
               
In the United Kingdom for example, prostitution is not a crime, in fact prostitutes are protected by the police and the law. Prostitutes are free to report suspected criminals to the police without fear. It has been argued that prostitution itself is not a crime. Many responsible men who openly condemn prostitution patronise them at nights. The law of demand and supply as made prostitution a part of our life in Nigeria. Shouldn't the federal government take another look at the plight of Nigerian prostitutes, stop the arrests and look towards their welfare? Most of them are driven to prostitution because of poverty and they are citizens of our great country.Instead of the usual holier than thou attaitude, Nigeria should put their hypocricy asside and look towards the pllight of the Nigerian prostitutes and how to protect them from harm. It is easier to fight human trafficking when prostitution is not a crime.

 

WHY IS IT SO HARD TO SAY SORRY?

 

A lot of couples could have saved themselves much pain, agonies and tension in their relationship if only they know how to get the three words out easily; ''I am sorry.'' As easy as those words sound, it can become very difficult for people to utter it whether in marriage or in professional relationships. Reports reveal that people sometimes find it extremely difficult to say, I am sorry.  It takes humility to admits one's mistakes, although, The word can prevent violent temper, and unnecessary difficulty in relationships. How can we learn to say sorry more easily? Why is it so hard for many people? It is hard to say, I am sorry because the ego gets in the way. It has been said that this problem is peculiar with men and that men have a problem saying sorry to their wives even when they are wrong or at fault. Is this true?  People sometimes feel an apology is in order only when they are 100 percent at fault. When two people said bad things to each other, where is the need to say sorry?  People are often too embarrassed  to admit they are wrong.  This problem is not limited to marriage, bosses find it difficult to say sorry to their subordinates or employees whereas the word, sorry, though simple can ease a lot of tension. Why do people find it difficult say sorry? Is it a problem with men alone? Do women also fall into the same problem? How can sorry help us build a healthy and solid  relationships with others., since we all err. Should we say sorry only when we are at fault? hese six steps outline a helpful approach: 

This steps outline a helpful approach:

                     Be truly sorry that you upset the other party. ...
- Acknowledge the hurt done, and take responsibility for making amends. ... - Commit to not letting it happen again. ...  - Express appreciation for having the other person in your life. ...  - Ask for forgiveness.