In an effort to increase awareness of SGBV on April 26, 2024, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency brought the message about SGBV to the monthly CDC meeting in the Iru Local Council Development Area (LCDA) today through its Community Engagement programme.
The Lagos DSVA’s Executive Secretary, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, stated that the organisation is still committed to making sure that the SGBV message is spread throughout the entire State.
She stated that since the state governor has announced a zero-tolerance policy for any instance of sexual assault in the state, the threat needs to be eliminated.
Mr. Omanda Andrew, Chairman of the CDC, warmly received the team and provided an overview of the agency’s purpose for their visit.
Opemipo Ogunse, a Community Officer from the Agency, informed participants about the seriousness of SGBV.
She highlighted the different services available for survivors and explained the procedures for reporting abuse, listed the Police Family Support Unit (FSU) with which the agency collaborated and outlined proper reporting methods.
This was also an opportunity to enlighten residents on the prevalence of different forms of abuse including emotional, verbal and psychological abuse
The toll-free line and other SGBV awareness materials were distributed to the participants at the event.
Mr. Ayodeji Sagay, the secretary, expressed appreciation to the agency for the informative session and affirmed their commitment to combating all forms of abuse.
