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The state government has made significant gains in the war against domestic and sexual violence – Sanwo-Olu

According to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the state is moving toward reaching its goal of being free from all types of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).

This was announced by Sanwo-Olu on Friday during the publication of a book by Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), titled “Living For a Higher Purpose.”

The governor, who was represented by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, stated that his administration was trying to not just lessen but ultimately eradicate domestic and sexual violence.

He claims that the state administration has made great progress against domestic and sexual violence during the last three years.

”Institutions have been strengthened to respond appropriately, policies have been formulated and introduced in ensuring we have to provide holistic care and support to survivors.

‘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. One of the individuals responsible for achieving my vision of a Lagos State free from all forms of sexual and gender based violence is the author we are celebrating today, Mrs Titilola Viviour-Adeniyi,” he said.

The Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT), despite the difficulties it faced, had weathered the test of time via its transformation into a full agency, sanctioned by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-administration, Olu’s according to Prof. Ayodele Atsenuwa, who was reviewing the 13-Chapter book.

As a result of the book providing hope and direction to every committed public servant who intended to take actions to improve the lives of regular inhabitants, Atsenuwa referred to the author as a merchant of hope.

According to the book’s author, Vivour-Adeniyi, the narrative celebrates people who have transformed from victims to survivors and is inspirational.

She claimed that numerous people and institutions had contributed in some manner to this, and she found that to be very satisfying.

The author applauded the efforts of the previous and present administrations in Lagos State, as well as NGO’s, partners in development, volunteers, security agencies, and other stakeholders, for having the political will to combat SGBV.

The need for a multi-sectoral strategy to combat the plague of SGBV in the state gave rise to the book.

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