
SGBV: LAGOS DSVA TAKES DOOR-TO-DOOR ENGAGEMENT TO BADAGRY
Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) recently extended its door-to-door engagement to nine communities including Ajara Agamathen, Hunwi Junction/Possi Topa, Iluda, Omotogbe, Yoyoweh, Agbon Meji/Timmy Jacs, Unique, Hosupo and Timmy Ariyo in Badagry in a bid eradicate Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Lagos State.
Speaking during the event, the Executive Secretary of DSVA, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi said the engagement was vital and is in continuation of its door-to-door engagement across the State
She said the advocacy is aimed at engaging three million residents in various communities through their Community Development Associations (CDAs), adding that the involvement of grassroots stakeholders will ensure the attainment of the goal after the completion of the campaign.
The DSVA campaign team was received by the Badagry Community Development Council Officials, CDAs, Palace Chiefs and representatives of Obas in the Communities visited. It also visited the Palaces of the Aholu Ajara Agamathen, Dale Whedajoh and Oba of Akarakumo in Badagry and its environs.
An estimated 9000 community dwellers were engaged while flyers, educational materials, posters and souvenirs on SGBV were freely distributed to residents.
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