The Lagos State First Lady, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has bagged a special recognition award in appreciation of her advocacy and tremendous support to enhance the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in the state.
The recognition award was presented to the First Lady by the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, at the annual Commendation & Awards Night organised by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team to commemorate the Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
The First Lady, according to a statement by Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Office of the First Lady, Mrs Olubukonla Nwonah, bagged the award in view of her various initiatives to confront the menace of rape, defilement, abuse, among others through a multi-sectoral stakeholders’ committee she leads, and the recent presentation of three utility vehicles to critical agencies fighting SGBV crimes in the state.
In his address, Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated the zero tolerance of the state government for SGBV, saying his administration was working not only to curb domestic and sexual violence but also to eliminate it.
“In the past two years, we have made significant gains in our war against domestic and sexual violence. Institutions have been strengthened to respond appropriately, policies have been formulated and introduced in ensuring we provide holistic care and support to survivors, and we are also gradually ending the culture of impunity as evidenced in the convictions secured by the Ministry of Justice. In simple terms, we are indeed walking the talk.”
In response, the First Lady commended all the award recipients for working assiduously to support the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in the state, saying that the recognition should strengthen their individual and collective resolve to do more to stamp out the menace in society.
Credit: Punch
ENJOY FREE CONTENTS FROM US
IN YOUR EMAIL
Breaking News, Events, Music & More