Un agency praises nigeria gambia for banning female genital mutilation

I think there may be some confusion here. Nigeria has not banned Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and neither has The Gambia. In fact, FGM is still a widespread practice in both countries, despite being harmful and illegal in many parts of the world.

However, I can provide some information on the efforts made by both countries to address FGM.

In Nigeria, while FGM is not banned, the government has taken steps to reduce its prevalence. In 2015, the Nigerian government launched a national plan to eliminate FGM by 2030. The plan aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of FGM, provide alternative rites of passage for girls, and support communities to abandon the practice.

In The Gambia, FGM is still a common practice, particularly among the Mandinka ethnic group. In 2015, the Gambian government banned FGM, but the ban has been criticized for being ineffective due to lack of enforcement and lack of awareness about the ban among the general public.

It's possible that you may be thinking of another country or organization that has praised Nigeria or The Gambia for taking steps to address FGM. If you could provide more information or context about the praise you're referring to, I may be able to help clarify things for you.