The Governor of the State Of Osun, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has pledged that his administration will ensure that women's rights are protected just as his administration also vows to seek justice for women when necessary.
Commissioner for Women, Children and Social Affairs, State of Osun Barr. Olubukola Olaboopo made the pledge during a solidarity visit paid to her by a Non Government Organization identified has Voice Against Women Harassment in commemoration of this year's International Women's Day.
Olaboopo reiterated that the Governor holds the welfare, empowerment and total development of women in the State in high esteem noting that women contribute to the social-political and the economy of the society hence they must be supported in all aspects to enable them enjoy the dividends of democracy.
Olaboopo seized the opportunity to highlight the various efforts of the state government to end Gender Based Violence and other social vices against women in the state, she said "the state Government had inaugurated Gender Based Violence management committee which is chaired by Her Excellency, the wife of the Governor, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola.
Psychotherapy support is given to victims of rape through the Osun Women Clinic.
She added that in the aspect of justice for victims, Her Excellency Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola has established a strong relationship with the judiciary while the Ministry of Women Affairs is in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, the Nigeria Police Force, Osun State Division and other security agencies to ensure justice for the victims.
She mentioned cases in which the Ministry has successfully prosecuted offenders of violence against women.
She advised women in the State to report any Gender Based Violence against them or their children to the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Affairs or call the toll free line 293.
" there is no State that is free of GBV but in I can confidently tell you that the issue of Gender Based Violence has reduced drastically, we wont relent in our efforts" she added.
While speaking, the Coordinator of the Voice against Women Harassment, Miss Salvation commended the state government for her numerous proactive approaches in attending to issues related to women and children in the State, she mentioned the case of rape in ife involving a police officer and a young lady, she charged the Ministry to look into the matter.
At the courtesy visit were the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Pharm. Omolara Ajayi and the Directors in the ministry among others.
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