Ekiti State First Lady, Mrs. Olayemi Oyebanji, has called for the establishment of committees within universities to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promote safer environments for students, particularly women and girls. She also proposed integrating GBV awareness into university curricula as part of a broader strategy to address the issue.

Speaking during an advocacy tour of university campuses, Mrs. Oyebanji, who chairs the State Gender-Based Management Committee, emphasized the importance of collective action, support services for survivors, and increased sensitization efforts. She urged universities to show their commitment by erecting billboards to raise awareness and demonstrate zero tolerance for GBV. “We must unite against GBV and create safe spaces for all,” she stated.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Olapeju Babafemi, and the Attorney General, Dayo Apata, reiterated the state government’s dedication to eradicating GBV, noting the importance of collaboration among stakeholders. Commissioner of Police, Akinwale Adeniran, also pledged law enforcement’s support in ensuring gender equality and prosecuting offenders.