LAGOS CALLS FOR ACTION AGAINST SEXUAL AND DIMESTIC VIOLENCE


 





As part of efforts to stem the tide on tendencies of sexual and domestic violence across the state, the Lagos State Government through the Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment in conjunction with the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (LSDSVA) has call on community leaders to support government initiatives in the fight against all form of violence against women and children. 


Speaking at a sensitisation program held at  Onigbingbo Local Council Development Area, the Permanent Secretary,  Office of SDGs and Investment, Mrs. Abosede George stated that the present administration has always honour the commitment to promote and create a safer environment for its citizens and empowered women and girls to amplify their voices. 


She explained that to effectively combat gender-based violence, we need to understand the  causes, forms and the implications to our collective development, revealing that the Lagos State Government is vehemently intensifying advocacy efforts in ensuring residents of Lagos State become better informed on their role in defeating this appalling trend. 


The Permanent Secreatry revealed that everyday presents an opportunity to examine his behaviours and beliefs for biases that permit the culture of violence to continue, adding that we must think about how we define gender and how our biases and stereotypes influence gender imbalance. 


She posited that from the attitudes we have about gender identities to the policies we support in our communities, we can all take action to stand against the culture of violence. 


"As government, we are making strategic and informed decision to close the gap in addressing violence against women and girls, ensure essential services for survivors of violence are maintained during this crisis, implement prevention measures, and invest in collecting the data necessary to adapt and improve life-saving services for women and girls", she revealed. 


While charging parents, guardinans and caregivers to be steadfast in their responsibilities, she described the role of community leaders and other stakeholders as crucial role in orientating members of their communities on the respecting the right of women and girl child. 


According to her, the examples we set for the younger generation shape the way they think about gender, respect and human rights. Let us start conversations about gender roles early on, and challenge our values that continue to set us backward. 


Present at the event the Executive Secretary LSDSVA, Executive Chairman, Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, his Vice, Hon. Rekiya Hassan, members of the Local Executive Council, Traditional and religious leaders among others.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

More Than 2,500 Resdent Benefit From Ounje Onigbongbo Food Initiative**

Image
 ** The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, recently organised the "Ounje Onigbogbo Food Initiative," aimed at providing support to the residents of the Onigbogbo LCDA. During his address at the event, Hon. Oladotun Olakanle noted that this was the fifth edition of the initiative. He remarked, "We are doing this to empower our people in these challenging economic times. This situation is not exclusive to Nigeria; it is a global issue. At the grassroots level, we are contributing our efforts to assist both the federal and state governments in ensuring the well-being of our people." Hon. Olakanle also highlighted the growing number of beneficiaries, stating, "This time, we have a much larger turnout than in previous editions. Initially, we had planned for 1,500 people, but now we have approximately 2,500 in attendance. I assure you that every individual present will be attended to."  He further ment
Read more

LASTMA Strengthens Traffic Management Plan Ahead of Ember Months

Image
  The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has intensified its preparations for the Ember months, implementing a robust traffic management strategy to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. During a strategic meeting held at LASTMA Headquarters, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, called on LASTMA officers to adopt proactive measures in anticipation of the increased traffic volume and illegal roadside trading typically associated with the festive season. These challenges, he warned, could disrupt the flow of both traffic and pedestrians across Lagos. Hon. Giwa emphasized the need for a coordinated response from LASTMA personnel, stating, "Our foremost priority is ensuring the safety and convenience of all road users in Lagos. LASTMA officers must remain ever watchful and decisive in addressing illegal roadside trading and other activities that could compromise traffic f
Read more

In it's attempt to get justice, convicted businessman, Abiodun Bolarinwa, has approached an appellate court to upturn his conviction.

  Bolarinwa in a five grounds appeal, urged the court to help determine if the lower court accord him fair hearing. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following the conviction of Abiodun by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of a Lagos Special Offences Court, sitting took possession of a property on 1A, Joke Ayo Street, Riverside Estate, Alagbado, Lagos. The anti graft agency also take possession of other assets in the property, including a Range Rover Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, a black BMW car, a black Toyota Land cruiser car, and a white Toyota Hilux and handed the same property over to the victim, Mr. Bamidele Safiriyu Olusegun. Justice Taiwo had on July 8 2022 convicted and sentenced Abiodun to seven years imprisonment and ordered him to forfeit all the proceeds of the crime. Reacting to the taken of possession without due procedure, Mrs  Adetona Funke Adebowale, an octogenarian and mother of Bolarinwa, accused the EFCC, of forcefully taken possession of her family house jo
Read more