The Federal Government has recorded 10,326 reported gender-based violence cases between January and September 2025.
Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, who disclosed this on Friday, said 2,444 survivors of the violence are currently receiving care in recovery centres and 511 survivors supported with livelihoods and empowerment interventions.
She revealed this at the National Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF-GBV) in Abuja, organised by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with members of the Development Partners Gender Group (DPGG), as part of activities to commemorate the 2025 Global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria.
The minister, who was represented at the event by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health, Dr. Adanna Steinacker, also lamented that technology-facilitated gender-based violence has remained unreported due to its complex nature.
She highlighted that Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF-GBV), has caused severe trauma and, in some cases, fatalities to women and girls.
To tackle the challenge, she said the Federal Government had concluded plans to re-launch the National Electronic Dashboard on Gender-Based Violence, vital for tracking trends, patterns, and improving case management and coordination nationwide.
She further revealed that her Ministry was prioritising the establishment of an Emergency GPV Response Fund, a ring-fenced mechanism to bridge funding gaps and ensure operational stability for shelters, SARCs, hotlines, emergency response, and survival rehabilitation.
She urged all stakeholders to actively participate in growing this fund.
She added: “As technology evolves, so must our responses. Technology should be a tool for empowerment, not a weapon of abuse.
“As a nation, we are committed to building systems that protect women and girls in every space—including the digital world.
“This dialogue moves us closer to a Nigeria where online safety, accountability, and justice are guaranteed for all.”
Ms. Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, stated that
technology-facilitated violence is one of the fastest-growing threats to gender equality.
Eyong represented by Ms. Patience Ekeoba, UN Women Acting Deputy Country Representative, reaffirmed the commitment of UN Women to working with Nigerian government and all partners to ensure that women and girls can participate in digital spaces without fear.
According to her, “This dialogue is a critical step toward a coordinated national response that protects rights, amplifies accountability, and builds a safer future for all.”
