In its bid to further inform and educate citizens, the UNPF in collaboration with Oyo State Ministry of Justice and Centre for Population and Reproductive Health organised a one day sensitization workshop on Violence against persons Prohibition Law for Civil Society and Religious organisation at the Development Support Centre, Iyaganku, on the 21st of December, 2021.


In her welcome address, Mrs. Tolu Babawarun, Senior Project Coordinator at the Centre for Population and Reproductive Health, said at the end of the workshop, participants should be able go home with the knowledge that is needed to not only understand violence in its entirety but also to better understand how to seek help and the option that are available. She said the participants are keys to identification, provision and getting Justice for survivors.

She also said the participants are expected to pass down the knowledge gained during the workshop.


The lecturer at the workshop, Mrs. Modupe Awosenusi speaks on the need for people to be aware of the laws that govern the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act of Nigeria.

The facilitator urged participants to take the provisions of the Act to the grassroots to sensitize individuals, friends, family and other members of the community on the need to know about the ACT.


Participants said they were happy to be involved in the workshop.
Mrs. Olufunke Hamilton from the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Oyo State affirmed the importance of one knowing his or her right and when they are being infringed upon.

Mrs. Hamilton said she could confidently be a voice for people whode rights are being violated.


Also, Pastor Ojetunde Abraham Mojisola, President of All Nigeria Confederation of Principal of Secondary Schools, (ANCOPS), Oyo State, asserted that saving the lives of women and girls translate to the protection of the future of any country.


He also affirmed that participating in the workshop was an eye opener, according to him, having an understanding of the ACT is key to upholding the rule of law.


He promised to pass the knowledge acquired from the workshop to his fellow colleague in ANCOPSS.

Olumide Ogunbiyi

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