Lagos honours police, health workers and groups for violence response
The Lagos State Government has recognised police officers, healthcare workers, social workers and civil society organisations for responding to domestic and sexual violence. Officials said the awards were intended to reinforce a coordinated, survivor-centred system spanning law enforcement, healthcare, social services, justice and community advocacy.
The Lagos State Government has honoured frontline workers and organisations involved in responding to domestic and sexual violence as it seeks to strengthen support for survivors. The recognition took place at a Governor’s Commendation Night organised by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency during the 2026 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Awards covered police response, family social services, primary and secondary healthcare and civil society advocacy.
The Festac Family Support Unit, represented by ASP Okanlawon Yetunde, was named Most Responsive Family Support Unit. The Family Social Services department in Kosofe Local Government, represented by Abosede Owovoriho, received the Family Social Service of the Year award. Ita Elewa Primary Health Centre was named the Most Responsive Primary Health Care facility, while Somolu General Hospital won the Most Responsive General Hospital award.
The Walk Against Rape and Indirect Discrimination Foundation received the NGO of the Year award. Its representative at the event was Bunmi Onilude. The Executive Secretary of the DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, said combating gender-based violence required response agencies to work as a connected system, with survivors placed at the centre of interventions.
The state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, represented by Folashade Anibaba-Bossman, also called for sustained cooperation among government agencies, law enforcement, healthcare providers and civil society to protect survivors and improve access to justice. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu received the Lagos State Champion Against SGBV Award. Represented by Tawakalitu Toriola, he commended frontline workers and institutional partners and described the recognition as a call for broader participation in preventing domestic and sexual violence.
The state government said it would maintain a coordinated, survivor-centred framework and expand access to legal, medical and psychosocial support. The DSVA urged residents and institutions to continue efforts to reduce domestic and sexual violence.
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