Mrs Kehinde Afolabi, the co-ordinator of Women Friendly Initiative, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) has called on the Federal Ministry of Education to introduce a subject relating to female genital mutilation in school curriculum.

She made the call today in an interview in Kuje observing that the inclusion would boost awareness on the dangers of female genital cutting.

According to her, female genital mutilation is deeply rooted in culture and some traditions that should not be allowed to continue in the society.

Afolabi noted that the youth needed necessary information against the practice that could empower them as well as assist them in share such information with their peers.

However, she urged government and relevant organisations to embark on sensitisation of young girls on the implications of female genital mutilation.

The coordinator said that involving school children in the campaign against female genital cutting by teaching it in schools would build their capacity to become advocates in awareness creation against the practice.