Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of the Lagos state governor has donated three utility vehicles to critical agencies of government to support in the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the state.
The agencies presented with the vehicles are the Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, the Child Protection Unit of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, and the Gender Unit of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Panti, Lagos.
She stated that the donation commemorates the reward of several months of brainstorming and collaborative action among various agencies, saying,
In the course of our numerous meetings, we realized that some critical Stakeholders amongst us require additional utility vehicles to scale up awareness and as well galvanize action to combat the menace of violence against our women and children in the state.
We reached out to well-meaning individuals, corporate organizations and government establishments for support and it was at this point that the Lagos State Lotteries Board graciously honored our request and supported us with these three utility vehicles.
Dr. Ibijoke stated that other agencies would be equally supported, urging the beneficiaries to put the vehicles to good use to combat all forms of SGBV.
She called on well-meaning Nigerians, civil society groups, corporate organizations and government at all levels to support and help minimise the menace of SGBV in Lagos state and Nigeria.
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