The Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET) has partnered with the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) to foster a safer and more inclusive academic environment, which led to the launch of the all-inclusive campus activation campaign at the college premises.
The Provost of the College, Professor Raheem Akewushola, who was represented at the event by the Deputy Provost (Academics), Dr. Olaronke Agoro, warmly welcomed the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Lola Vivour-Adeniyi and other Officials of the DSVA delegation, saying the campus activation of DSVA is to urge the students to speak up and stand strong against any form of abuse.
He emphasised that the College has zero tolerance for all forms of sexual and gender-based violence and the campus must remain a safe space for learning and growth.
He maintained that the activation is not just about awareness but about driving real behavioural change and ensuring survivors are supported and heard. He implored students to actively participate in the campaign and become ambassadors for change, promoting respectful relationships on campus and anywhere they find themselves.
The Executive Secretary of DSVA, Mrs. Lola Vivour–Adeniyi, in her remarks, commended the Provost and Management of the College for supporting the programme and taking the necessary steps towards safeguarding the dignity, safety and well-being of its students and staff.
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, according to the Executive Secretary, remains a critical issue that affects individuals, families and communities across our society and learning institutions like LASCOHET play a vital role not only in educating minds but also in shaping values, attitudes and behaviours. She urged students to be ambassadors of change and speak up against abuse, support one another and never hesitate to report any form of abuse.
Other resource persons were also on the ground to speak to the students on various levels of abuse and how to handle it.
Also present at the event were members of the College’s management team, including Deputy Provost (Admin), Mrs. Oyeronke Izobo; the Registrar, Mr. Christopher Ekundayo, and the Dean of Student Affairs, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babatunde.