The effects of gender-based violence is not restricted to Bayelsa state alone, but has become an encompassing problem in Nigeria, eluding both national and international attention. This study “Violence against Women in Nigeria: Examining the effects in Bayelsa state” examines the prevailing effects of gender-based violence and the remoteness of rural communities in the state. Gender based violence has continued to be a menace in the state, though the government have put in place several measures to address this menace, the people believe government has the capacity to eradicate it, but has done enough. Some of the effects of violence against women includes; sexual and reproductive damage to women, psychological trauma on the victims, impedes socio-economic development of society etc. it is observed that government has not done enough to address the problem of gender-based violence. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative methods in the collection of data, the social learning theory is applied as the theoretical framework for the study. Government should as a responsibility persistently sensitize the people on the evil of violence against women, especially rural people.
Keywords: Bayelsa State, Violence, Women, gender-based violence
