- Shariah Commission Trains Former S3x Workers in Bauchi
- Offers Start Up Support
- Isa said the beneficiaries were drawn from various parts of the state
In an effort to combat prostitution and support vulnerable women, the Bauchi State Shariah Commission has rehabilitated over 570 commercial s3x workers by providing them with vocational training and start up funds to help them start a new life.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Permanent Commissioner of the Commission, Barrister Aminu Balarabe Isa, disclosed this during an interview with journalists in his office.
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He explained that the initiative is part of the Commission’s ongoing mission to reintegrate what he described as “women of free virtues” into society by equipping them with sustainable sources of income.
According to Isa, the beneficiaries drawn from various parts of the state received training in tailoring, hairdressing, makeup, and other small scale, income-generating skills.
He added that the Commission initially considered arranging marriages for the women but later realized that many had turned to prostitution due to economic hardship and a need for survival.
“Rather than imposing marriage on them, we chose to tackle the root cause—poverty—by equipping them with skills and resources to support themselves,” he said.
He described the initiative as a shift from punishment to rehabilitation, aligning with Islamic values. According to him, the program has earned praise from various stakeholders who view it as a realistic and compassionate approach to a long-standing societal issue.
