Lagos DSVA Enlightens Oloko & Ifesowapo Community Members On SGBV Awareness And Prevention

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has continued its grassroots advocacy with a sensitisation programme held at Oloko Community in Iju-Ishaga, and Ifesowapo Community in Ijaye, reinforcing its commitment to preventing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) across Lagos State.

During the engagement, Mr. Akinde Emmanuel and Mrs. Tolani Adegboyega of the Agency’s Community Engagement department enlightened community members on the various forms of abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional, and economic violence.

He also highlighted the support services available to survivors and clearly outlined the appropriate reporting channels.

Participants were strongly encouraged to promptly report any case of abuse through the DSVA toll-free line: 08000-333-333. He further urged attendees to amplify the zero-tolerance message by sharing the information with other members of the community who were not present.

The Baale of Oloko, Chief Mathew Oloko, and Chief Wahab Saliu Adisa expressed appreciation to the agency for bringing such an important initiative to the community. He also encouraged the team to collaborate with other relevant bodies to further promote the agency’s mandate. According to him, sexual and gender-based violence is a long-standing societal menace, and sustained advocacy like this is crucial in addressing it.

The programme was well attended, with over 25 community members actively participating in the sensitisation session, demonstrating the community’s interest in promoting safety, accountability, and zero tolerance for all forms of abuse.

The engagements further strengthened community collaboration and reinforced the importance of collective responsibility in preventing and responding to SGBV at the grassroots level.