By Peter Okutu

ABAKALIKI—WIFE of Ebonyi state Governor, Mrs. Rachel Umahi will  on Tuesday next week  commence a  campaign against female genital mutilation under the umbrella of her pet project, Family Succour and Upliftment Programme in the State.

In a statement by her Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Donatus Owo, Mrs. Umahi would partner international agencies, medical experts and traditional rulers to brainstorm on how to eradicate the practice from the state.

The statement noted that Mrs. Umahi is collaborating with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to organize the event.

It further described female genital mutilation as an unhealthy practice which dehumanizes the status and pride of place of women in society.