DSVA SAFEGUARDING THE RIGHTS OF A CHILD INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP AT KOSOFE

PRESS RELEASE

24/02/24

DANIELS OG

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency on the 23rd of February 2024, continued its Safeguarding the Rights of a Child interactive workshop for Primary school students at Oluwalogbon Nursery and Primary School, Kosofe. 

With an attendance of 250 nursery and primary school students drawn from the Kosofe area, the Workshop began with opening remarks by the Desk Counsellor of the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Mrs. Ogunmoyin.

Ogunmoyin in her opening remarks encouraged the students to be attentive to the gender and sexual based violence teachings. She stressed that being enlightened was a sure way to keep themselves safe from all forms of abuse. 

The first facilitator at the workshop, Miss. Zainab Alaka a safeguarding and Child Protection Officer with the DSVA, helped the students to understand who a child is, the responsibilities of a child, and the rights of a child which she said included: the right to a peaceful home, the right to have a name, right to private and family life amongst others. 

She further enlightened the children on child abuse, and its forms and also explained to the students the required relationship to be maintained with the opposite sex. 

Lastly, Miss. Alaka ended her session by urging the students to report to the DSVA toll-free line; 08000333333 or any trusted adult if anyone touches them on any of their private parts.

At the next session, Mr. Tobi Ikudayisi a DSVA Community Engagement Officer, engaged the students on the PANTS rule; P- Private parts are always private, A- always remember that your body belongs to you, N- No means No, T- Talk about secrets that upset you, S- Speak up: someone can help you. 
He went further to tell the students that when they say ‘No’, they should say it authoritatively.

After the teachings, two representatives from each school were chosen for the recitation of the Pants rules and the winners were awarded gifts. 

The students appreciated the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency for the impartation and enlightenment. 

With the closing of the workshop at Oluwalogbon Nursery and Primary School, a total number of 2400 Primary and Secondary School students have been engaged on their rights by the Agency. 

So far, the Agency has engaged students in Ikorodu, Shomolu, Lagos Mainland, Surulere, Apapa, Ojo, Amuwo Odofin, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Badagry, Epe, Lagos Island and Kosofe areas of Lagos State.