Oyebanji’s wife calls for eradication of GBV in higher institutions
The wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji has commenced activities marking the year 2024 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, GBV with a call for the eradication of GBV in higher institutions.
The First Lady who is the Chairperson of the State Gender-Based Management Committee made the call during an advocacy tour of University campuses in the State.
Oyebanji also called for the establishment of effective committees dedicated to tackling gender-based violence in Nigerian universities and the inclusion of GBV awareness in the universities’ curricula.
She stressed the need for collective actions in combating Gender-Based Violence, GBV, in society, emphasizing the essence of taking proactive steps towards ensuring a safer and more supportive environment for students, particularly women and girls in academic communities.
“It is essential that Universities in Ekiti State play their parts in eradicating GBV, and that starts with establishing dedicated committees that can ensure swift action, provide support to victims, and make the necessary provisions to prevent various forms of violence,” she stated
