THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR NIGERIA

Abstract

Gender-based violence is a persistent and urgent issue in Nigeria, which has been exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic era. The rise of violence against women in Nigeria has created negative impacts on the development of the country, particularly for its female population. Despite being a global phenomenon, violence against women has a particularly severe impact on Nigeria, with cases of discrimination and abuse being recorded in various areas of society. This article highlights the implications of this issue on Nigeria's development, particularly in terms of increased female illiteracy, criminality, and the denial of fundamental human rights