The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for Gender-Based Violence (GBV), child abuse, and all forms of exploitation, announcing stricter enforcement, coordinated prosecution, and uncompromising accountability for offenders.
This is just as the government reaffirmed its commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence in public service as a strategic pillar for effective social development, institutional integrity, and sustainable governance.
The policy direction was unveiled by the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, at the 3-in-1 New Year Programme held in Abeokuta on Friday.
She described the event as a deliberate convergence of policy reflection, capacity building, and celebration, designed to align stakeholders, sharpen institutional focus, and set a firm policy tone for the year, with women’s empowerment, child protection, and inclusive social development as central priorities.
Reflecting on achievements recorded in the past year, the Commissioner attributed the growing impact of the Ministry to purposeful leadership, strong political will, and a clear reform agenda.
She appreciated Governor Dapo Abiodun for providing an enabling policy environment that prioritises social inclusion, safeguards the vulnerable, and strengthens institutional performance across the state, noting that his leadership has translated vision into measurable outcomes for children, women, and other vulnerable groups.
She further emphasised that the Ministry’s agenda for 2026 is firmly anchored on results-driven governance, citizen-centred service delivery, and inter-agency collaboration.
“With the full support of security agencies, justice-sector institutions, and credible whistleblowers, the year 2026 will be extremely tough for perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence, child abuse, and all forms of exploitation.
“We will enforce the law without fear or favour, protect survivors decisively, and ensure that every offender is exposed and prosecuted,” Adeleye declared.
The Commissioner acknowledged the critical contributions of development and implementing partners, including UNFPA, OGSTEP, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), among others, noting that the partnerships have gone beyond financial support to deliver technical expertise, policy innovation, institutional strengthening, and international capacity-building opportunities for staff.
Adeleye noted that awards were conferred on staff in recognition of outstanding performance, excellence, innovation, discipline, and dedication that have consistently advanced the mandate of the Ministry.
Among those honoured were Oyesanya Matthew, awarded Most Punctual (Junior Category); Rufai, Most Punctual (Senior Category); Rosiji Omobolaji, Best Dressed (Senior Category); Folorunso Lukmon, Most Hardworking (Senior Category); and Mamadidola Kabiru, Most Hardworking (Junior Category).
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