Lagos
State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday led an All Male Walk against Sexual
and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), vowing that his administration would leave no
stone unturned to ensure that all perpetrators of such crimes are made to face
the wrath of the law.
The
walk, which proceeded from Ikeja under Bridge through Awolowo Way to Lagos
House in Alausa, witnessed the participation of dignitaries from all walks of
life, including members of the State Executive Council, members of the State
House of Assembly, key government functionaries, entertainers, youths,
artisans, workers, among others.
While
addressing participants at the Lagos House, Ikeja, the Governor decked in a
black T-shirt and armed with a placard with the inscription ‘Stop Rape,
Domestic Violence, Child Abuse’, said it was time for men to stand up and take
the bull by the horn in tackling the menace of sexual violence in the society,
as recent research has shown that women are more prone to being victims of
these crimes. The governor said, “I will like you to join hands with me to say
no to rapists, say no to women beaters and wherever they are, we know that the
Task Force that we have set up will swing into action once it receives any
petition from any member of the society. We are looking for the first 11
scapegoats whether highly or lowly placed in the society. We say no to domestic
violence and sexual abuse,” Governor Ambode said.
Among celebrities who joined
the walk include Ace comedians, Alibaba, Teju Babyface, Omobaba and music
artiste, Bez.
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| Gov. Ambode (3rd right); SA on Commerce, Mr. Olabinjo, member, Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Adedamola Kasunmu; Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem; member, Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu and Commissioner for Science & Technology, Mr. Olufemi Odubiyi during the walkAdd caption |
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