Sexual violence and harassment is a pervasive practice in Nigeria tertiary institutions. A plethora of studies reveal that at least one in three students on Nigerian campuses have been exposed to sexual harassment and violence either by classmates or lecturers (who are in loco parentis).
The objective of the Bill is to create equal learning opportunities for students of tertiary institutions objective of the in an atmosphere devoid of sexual harassment and to promote ethical standards of education and Bill respect for human dignity in tertiary educational institutions by providing for