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In a bid to combat sexual and gender harassment among women and girls in the society, the wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has through a campaign raised awareness about gender-based violence in Lagos state university (LASU).
The campaign was organized by the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria in partnered with the Lagos State University to raise awareness among students of the Accounting Department of the university on recognising, preventing, and addressing sexual harassment.
The governor’s wife, while delivering her lecture on the topic, “Addressing Sexual Harassment on Campus: Creating a Culture of Respect and Consent" encouraged students to speak out against injustices and support victims of harassment.
Mrs Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by a member of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, Oluwatoyin Suarau, said the partnership would assist in creating a culture of respect, accountability.
She said, “Our position on SGBV is firmly rooted in the philosophy that women and girls, as well as men and boys, must be protected from these wicked acts.”
“Today, SWAN feels indeed honoured to have been given the opportunity by LASU to reach out and impact on our ladies, one of our passionate areas, which is creating awareness on the evil of sexual harassment,” she added.
The Vice Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Adenike Boyo, said the theme of the seminar resonated with the focus of the university’s advocacy on mutual respect and Upholding the culture of empathy.
