Nigeria, March 2 -- Activists and residents of Katsina State have applauded the state government for the domestication of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act and the Child Protection Act.

The state government had in December domesticated the two laws as part of its efforts to tackle violence, particularly gender-based violence (GBV).

During a brief ceremony in Katsina, Dikko Radda, the state governor, said his administration would not condone any form of gender-based violence.

During the ceremony, a steering committee on gender-based violence was also inaugurated.

"Let this be a testament to our collective resolve to create a society where every person can live freely from fear and harm.

"My government maintains a zer...