The Lagos State Government has reported an increase in cases of domestic violence with 340 instances of wives physically assaulting their husbands recorded in the past year.
According to Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, the Executive Secretary of Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), there has been a rise in reports of domestic violence against males, and the agency is actively working on resolving these cases amicably.
In a related development, the Lagos State Government has initiated monitoring and assessment activities across its six education districts to ensure the implementation of the Executive Order on Safeguarding and Child Protection.
The Joint Task Force conducting the assessment is composed of representatives from various agencies, including the Office of Education Quality Assurance, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, and others.
The monitoring exercise aims to evaluate compliance with the policy in schools and identify areas for improvement.
The initiative began at Lagos City College, Sabo-Yaba, and has covered over 200 schools in Education Districts 4 and 5, with a focus on creating a safe learning environment.
Representatives emphasized that the exercise is corrective rather than punitive, focusing on the need for precautionary measures in schools.
