Wife of the Oyo state governor, Mrs Tamunominini makinde has called on women in an abused relationship to always speak out.
Mrs Makinde gave the advice during a walk to mark the 16 days of activism against gender based violence.
She said seeking help usually reduce the trauma of abuse and rendering assistance to such women would help stabilize them emotionally.
Mrs Makinde called on the society to be sensitive to their plights and give people in an abused relationship a listening ear.
She said although some families were going through economic challenges which may affect their finances, this should not be basis to abuse one’s spouse.
During the rally against gender based violence, Some Women in the state raised concern against the act.
The women who registered their grievances against rape, sexual abuse, beating and all forms of violence, called for an end to abuses confronting them.
The walk which took off from government house Agodi and terminated at the office of the wife of the governor had some government officials, including secretary to the State government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun head of service, Alhaja Ololade Agboola, commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaja Faosat Sanni and Special Adviser to Oyo state governor on diaspora matters, Mrs Bolanle Sarumi among others.
Every 25th of November is a day of Elimination of violence against women, while the 16 days of activism in commemoration of the day continues till 10th December.
Seyifunmi Olarinde
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