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Lagos govt attends to 300 sexual, domestic violence cases monthly
Lagos govt attends to 300 sexual, domestic violence cases monthly, The Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, gave the figure during a symposium tagged: ”Are We Doing Enough? A Consideration of Lagos States Response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the Last Decade”.
The event was held on Wednesday in Lagos.
Vivour-Adeniyi said that the figure was a testament to increased faith in the government’s system.
She noted that the state’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team was established in September 2014, and it metamorphosed into a full-fledged statutory agency in 2021.
According to her, in the past 10 years, there has been the gradual breaking of the culture of silence on sexual and gender-based violence in Lagos State by an increase in formal and informal reporting of cases.
“As of last year, we provided services to over 6,333 survivors. We now attend to an average of 300 new cases monthly.
“People are more confident in the system. People are becoming more aware of support services that exist which they can take advantage of.
“We also have people serving as mandated reporters, good samaritans, whistleblowers, people seeing something and saying something and ensuring that something is done.
“Lagos State Government has declared zero tolerance for all forms of sexual and gender-based violence,” she said.
The executive secretary said that sexual domestic violence violated the fundamental rights of individuals and had far-reaching consequences on their physical, emotional and psychological well-being.
She said that the acts of violence often occurred behind closed doors, making it difficult for victims to seek help or justice.
“Lagos State, as a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, faces unique challenges in addressing domestic and sexual violence. Our growing population and rapid urbanisation have created pressures that can exacerbate existing vulnerabilities.
“This symposium provides a valuable platform for us to discuss the root causes of domestic and sexual violence, explore effective prevention strategies, and enhance our response mechanisms.
“By sharing knowledge, experiences and best practices, we can strengthen our collective efforts to combat these crimes.
“The fight against sexual and gender-based violence is truly a collective responsibility, and I am confident that by working together, we can create a safer Lagos for all,” she said.
The keynote speaker, Prof. Ayodele Atsenuwa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Department Services), University of Lagos, said that, in the last 10 years, the agency had evolved and delivered on its mandate to protect the vulnerable, particularly women and children being abused.
Atsenuwa said that the state government’s interventions had raised the bar of understanding of the problems and proffered solutions.
She, however, called for the sustainability of the system, by expanding its capacity.
Panelists at the symposium commended the strides of the government in the last 10 years to reduce cases of domestic and sexual violence.
They called for an increase in funding and logistics for relevant agencies to carry out proper investigations on cases of sexual and domestic violence.
The panellists also sought localisation of DSVA activities in local communities, as well as more public awareness of the issue.
They called for a community accountability model.
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Okpebholo orders Edo LG – Okpebholo orders Edo LG…
Okpebholo orders Edo LG – Gov. Monday Okpebholo of…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Tuesday directed the 18 local government chairmen in the state to submit their statements of account from September 2023 to date within 48 hours.
A statement by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, instructed that the documents should be submitted to the Assets Verification Committee through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
At a meeting with the chairmen, the governor emphasised the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
Okpebholo, represented by the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, assured the council chairmen of collaborative governance for the betterment of the state.
The governor reiterated that the directive would enhance the committee’s ability to verify assets efficiently. According to the governor, I have listened keenly to the ALGON Chairman, I’m a leader of all and we are one family.
The governor urged the chairmen to comply with the directive promptly to support the committee’s work.
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LASEMA rescues 4 victims – LASEMA rescues 4 victims…
LASEMA rescues 4 victims – The Lagos State Emergency…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said it rescued four accident victims on Monday evening.
The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said the victims were severely injured in the accident involving two buses.
He said that the incident happened in the late hours of Monday, on Third Mainland Bridge, inward Owroronshoki.
“Following distress calls received through the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines at 17.25hrs, LASEMA activated its emergency response team from the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.
“On arrival to the incident scene at 17.35hrs, we discovered that a white Toyota coaster bus, Registration Number KJA-380-XV collided with a parked Lagos State BRT, Registration Number AGL938-YD.
“This happened while the coaster bus was on motion resulting in significant damage and injuries.
“The accidented Toyota Coaster bus blindsided a parked BRT in an attempt to overtake a car while headed inward Iyana Oworo,” he said.
He said four people were severely injured including the driver, adding that no fatalities were recorded in the incident.
“The recovery operation was coordinated by the agency and we extricated the trapped passengers.
“The injured victims were administered pre-hospital care treatment by the agency’s paramedics before being evacuated to nearby government-owned hospitals.
“The white coaster bus was subsequently towed to Iyana-Oworo and handed over to the Police. Recovery operation concluded,” he stated.
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Labour strikes cripple activities – Labour strikes cripple activities…
Labour strikes cripple activities – Economic activities were paralysed…
Economic activities were paralysed in Abuja, Nasarawa, Kaduna, and Ebonyi states on Monday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) embarked on a one-week warning strike over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage.
In Abuja, teachers expressed frustration with the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) area councils for failing to comply with the minimum wage directive.
The labour action caused widespread disruption to public services across the nation’s capital.
Kaduna state saw ministries and agencies grind to a halt despite the government’s claims of having commenced minimum wage payments in October, barring consequential adjustments.
“We have started implementation,” said a Kaduna State official.
However, workers dismissed these claims as insufficient.
In Ebonyi, Governor Francis Nwifuru responded to the industrial action by announcing a 72-hour ultimatum for workers to resume or face dismissal.
He stated that the state government had approved and started implementing a ₦75,000 minimum wage.
However, striking workers described the announcement as “mere rhetoric” lacking actionable backing.
Nasarawa also witnessed widespread disruption, with organised labour accusing state authorities of failing to meet the October and November implementation deadlines.
The strike highlights escalating tensions between labour unions and state governments over wage disparities. Union leaders have vowed to sustain their protest until their demands are met.
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