The Wife of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Tamunominini Makinde, emphasized the importance of collective action in combating violence against women and girls.
Speaking at a sensitization program held at St. Bernadine’s Girls Grammar School, Oyo, Mrs. Makinde stressed that it is everyone’s duty to fight against sexual and gender-based violence.
The program, themed “Unite against violence against women and girls,” aimed to raise awareness and promote zero tolerance for gender-based violence.
Mrs. Makinde noted that the program was a vital step towards creating awareness about sexual and gender-based violence.
The First Lady emphasized the importance of educating people about gender-based violence and encouraged students to take an active role in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence.
She reminded them that their bodies belong to them and that nobody has the right to touch them without their consent.
Mrs. Makinde also emphasized the importance of speaking up against sexual and gender-based violence, encouraging students to report any incidents of harassment or sexual violation to their parents, the police, or any trusted adult.
The program was attended by key stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Health, Justice, Social Welfare, Civil Defence, and community leaders.
Other schools that participated in the campaign include Community High School, Durbar, Oyo, Anglican Methodist Secondary School 1, Oyo, Community High School, Ajagba, Oyo, Durbar Grammar School, Durbar, Oyo, and Anglican Methodist Secondary School, Oyo.
