18/05/2026
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, in partnership with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (ROLAC) Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), on Thursday, 7th May 2026 convened a stakeholders’ review meeting on the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Unified Response Protocol and Referral Pathway (URPRP) at Amber Residence, Lagos.
The meeting brought together key stakeholders to review the protocol, discuss proposed revisions, and examine strategies for effective implementation aimed at strengthening coordinated responses to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Lagos State.
In her welcome address, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Executive Secretary of the DSVA, emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in improving survivor-centered responses to Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence cases.
A goodwill message delivered by Mr. Samson Onwusonye on behalf of Mrs. Ajibola Ijimakinwa, State Coordinator of the ROLAC Programme, commended stakeholders for their continued commitment to strengthening survivor protection systems and promoting effective implementation of the protocol.
An overview of the URPRP was presented by Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri, CEO of RediMed Consulting Services, who highlighted the framework’s objectives, including improving access to survivor-centered services, strengthening inter-agency collaboration, enhancing protection for vulnerable groups, promoting accountability, and increasing prevention efforts.
The session also reinforced the framework’s guiding principles, including safety, dignity, confidentiality, non-discrimination, survivor empowerment, and informed decision-making.
Stakeholders engaged in extensive deliberations and sector-specific reviews of the protocol, providing recommendations and inputs aimed at improving its effectiveness and practicality.
The meeting concluded with a summary of key resolutions and recommendations, reaffirming stakeholders’ collective commitment to strengthening coordinated, survivor-centered responses to Domestic Violence and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence across Lagos State.
The Lagos State Government