Osogbo Conventional Rulers Declare Warfare On Gender-Based mostly Violence, Again Group Motion
A Frontline Conventional Ruler in Osun State, Ataoja of Osogbo land, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Larooye on the weekend vowed that conventional establishments in Osogbo are battle able to wage warfare in opposition to gender-based violence (GBV) within the state.
Ataoja who spoke by means of his Excessive Chief Kazeem Abayomi Azeez, Ajagunna of Osogboland when HACEY performed a high-level advocacy go to to the Ataoja of Osogbo’s palace famous that the go to targeted on strengthening conventional and neighborhood management help for GBV prevention and response
The venture was titled: “Empowering Christian Girls Leaders and Girls Leaders of Tradition on Prevention and Response to Gender-Based mostly Violence in Nigeria.”
In keeping with him, the Palace of the Ataoja would absolutely backs the initiative by empowering ladies leaders to sort out GBV, whereas cultural establishments step into frontline position in neighborhood justice and survivor help.
The palace, represented by the Ajaguna of Osogbo equally signed a dedication certificates supporting Advocacy in opposition to GBV, Accountability for perpetrators and help for survivors.
Nevertheless, the endorsement of the palace considerably will increase neighborhood acceptance of GBV prevention efforts, reporting and referral of survivors, accountability at grassroots degree and shift in narrative as GBV was additionally framed as “a criminal offense in opposition to humanity,” not simply ladies.
Additionally on the assembly with chiefs and kingmakers by the administration of HACEY the palace publicly supported justice and accountability and waste in Treaty to take part in upcoming management dialogue (April 2026).
The engagement marks a big step in aligning conventional authority with fashionable efforts to fight gender-based violence, probably reshaping how communities stop abuse and help survivors in Osun State.
In his remarks the HACEY program officer, Mr. Isaiah Adedayo referred to as for help in an effort to fight the issue of GBV in all ramifications.
He nevertheless recommended Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Larooye, for his love for the venture on how communities can stop abuse and help HACEY in attaining the wanted outcomes.
The assembly was attended by a four-person HACEY workforce, together with Isaiah Adedayo, program officer, Anjola Oyelola, Reward Agboola and Mrs. Adesewa relaxation that represented the organisation through the go to.
The palace delegation included the Ataoja of Osogbo represented by the Ajaguna of Osogbo, Excessive Chief Kazeem Abayomi Azeez, Excessive Chief Awawu Asindemade, Iyalode of Osogboland, six kingmakers and different palace chiefs.
Two palace ladies who had beforehand participated within the venture coaching had been additionally current, particularly Chief Mrs. Semiat
recognized because the Otun Iyalode, and Mrs. Oshunkemi Oyeyemi Olaludi, recognized because the Iyaloja of Akede.
The palace secretary additionally attended as the important thing contact particular person for follow-up on scheduling and participation within the forthcoming management dialogue.
In the meantime, beforehand skilled palace ladies leaders spoke through the go to the place they demonstrated Improved data of GBV response and referral pathways, elevated confidence to talk earlier than conventional authorities and these ladies at the moment are positioned as neighborhood champions and first responders
Yinka Kolawole
Times Nigeria