The scourge of gender-based violence is a war that must be fought frontally for meaningful development to achieved in any sane society.
The Ondo State Head of Service, Chief Segun Odusanya expressed this opinion while playing host to a delegation from the state Agency Against Gender-Based Violence, OSAAG-BV, in his office in Akure, the state capital.
A statement by Sina Adeyeye, Director Information,
Office of the HoS on Thursday in Akure, said that Odusanya stressed the importance of the agency to peaceful atmosphere where meaningful development can thrive.
The head of service stated that government would ensure that activities of the agency are sustained and given necessary support.
According to him, the state government will look into any challenges capable of impeding the smooth running of the agency, such as shelter, furniture and operational vehicles with a view to proffering needed solutions.
“Gender violence is happening everywhere.
“It’s one of the commonest problems around and we must continue to find something to do about it.” Odusanya stressed.
He assured the delegation that his office would work together with the agency to provide needed accommodation for its effective operation.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary of the agency, Mrs Bolanle Afolabi advocated for facilities such as Sexual Assault Referral, Centre, shelter for survivors of assaults and operational vehicles among other things.
She expressed assurance that the agency would deliver on its mandate.
