Lagos NSCDC Takes Bold Step to End Violence Against Women: Unveils New Gender Unit Office

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Lagos State has reaffirmed its commitment to ending violence against women and girls in the state. This statement was made by the State Commandant, Commandant of Corps (CC) Edenabu Eweka Okoro, during a visit from members of the Centre for Women’s Health and Information (CEWHIN) led by Mrs. Atinuke Odukoya.

CEWHIN requested permission to train the Gender Desk officers of the Unit, who are deployed to Divisions in Local Government Areas, as well as requested the Commandant to build a dedicated office for the gender unit to improve confidentiality during interrogative sessions. The aim of this is to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls and to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Commandant Okoro praised the efforts of the Gender Unit and members of CEWHIN in the state and assured them of his support in ensuring speedy investigations and prosecutions of cases. He also promised to upgrade the Unit’s performance by dedicating a new office to it in the near future. The visit was also attended by the Head of Gender Unit, DSC Obigho Stephen, DSC Abolurin Oluwaseun Olumide, Public Relations Officer, and Inspector Ifeoluwa Ogunlana, 2ic Gender Unit.