*NGOs, WOMEN GROUPS LAUDED FOR SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT*

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Women Groups in the State have been commended for their support at ensuring that the society is a better
place for everyone to live.

The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs.
Oluwafunmilayo Efuwape, gave this commendation during a quarterly meeting
of NGOs and Women Groups with the Ministry, held at the Women Development Center, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Oluwaranti
Oladeinde, Efuwape said the meeting was aimed atstrengthening women
participation in the State’s activities, adding that the meeting was
important, as it would further cement the cordial working relationship that
exists between the Ministry and its various partners.

She urged the women not to relent in their efforts towards reducing social
problems affecting girls and women in the society, saying, their
involvement at ensuring that the society is better placed for everyone to
reside was highly appreciated.

Delivering a lecture at the meeting, Barrister Damola Lapite, informed
that, Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law (VAPP LAW) of Ogun State
2017, was one of the efforts by the State Government to support the
protection of the rights of the people.

Lapite explained further that most of the perpetrators of violence against
persons, were members of the victims’ family and relatives, enjoining
parents to avoid sentiments when those involved were family members.
Speaking on behalf of the NGOs and the Women Groups, Princess Keji Sijuade,
appreciated the Ministry for organising such educative meeting, promising
to put into practice the knowledge gained.