The Lagos State government has promised a far reaching and inclusive campaigns against domestic and sexual violence in the State.
The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, who hinted this said Government would intensify efforts to ensure that issues of domestic and sexual violence are reduced to the barest minimum in the state.
Vivour-Adeniyi gave the assurance at a meeting with the General Manager, Lagos State Office of Disability Affairs, Mrs Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, recently with the aim of providing SGBV services to people with disabilities.
She also assured residents of the support of the state government, in particular persons with disabilities, according to a statement on Monday.
She added, “The Lagos DSVA provides holistic services that can be accessed by all irrespective of their circumstances hence the need for proper synergy between the two offices.”
She stressed the need for the Lagos DSVA to endeavour to include sign language interpreters during their awareness campaigns to encourage social inclusion for persons with disabilities, especially those with hearing impairement
“Include them in your campaign team for a wider reach and carry them along to give them a sense of responsibility in society,” she said.
“We have a lot to emulate from your agency and believe this synergy will yield positive results as we set to achieve the objective of ensuring domestic and sexual violence issues are adequately addressed among Lagosians,” she added.