Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a resolution seeking the

establishment of guidance and counseling units in schools and religious

institutions to reach out to the public and prevent such violence.

The House at a plenary presided by the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, said, the

development would further increase the state government’s enlightenment

campaign against domestic and sexual violence in the state, and advocated

educational programmes that would go beyond mere enlightenment to

actively teach children about domestic violence in schools.

The Speaker said, the complexities involved in cases of domestic violence,

particularly the impact on children and called for their continuous efforts in

raising awareness among residents.

The Speaker expressed concerns about the lifestyle choices of some young

people, particularly boys in their teens, who are doing everything they can to

own homes in affluent areas like Lekki, and young girls, who spend days out

of school in a bid to make money, adding that the existing laws should be

given the needed spark while there should be an improvement in sensation

and enlightenment.

She stressed on the urgency of sustaining awareness and educating the

youth, while, calling on the relevant ministries to intensify their efforts.