LAGOS DSVA TRAINS LAWYERS TO STRENGTHEN PROSECUTION OF SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CASES

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LAGOS DSVA TRAINS LAWYERS TO STRENGTHEN PROSECUTION OF SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CASES

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in collaboration with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
@DppLagos
, Lagos State Ministry of Justice
@LagosMoj
held a one-day capacity-building workshop on Wednesday, 28th October, 2026, to strengthen the prosecution of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases and improve access to justice for survivors.

In her welcome address, the Executive Secretary of DSVA, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi
@lrvivour
, emphasised the importance of diligent prosecution, proper case preparation and survivor-centred practices that uphold dignity and respect throughout the justice process.

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Mr. Adebayo Haroun, represented by Mrs. Adebanke Ogunrode, Director, Directorate of Public Prosecutions, stressed professionalism, accountability and adherence to prosecutorial standards. He highlighted effective coordination between the DPP and private legal practitioners as essential to improving prosecution outcomes.

The workshop featured sessions on trauma-informed care and counselling by Mrs. Atinuke Odukoya, Executive Director, Centre for Women’s Health and Information (CEWHIN)
@cewhin
, and judicial expectations in SGBV prosecution by Hon. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court. Discussions covered survivor support, evidentiary requirements, witness testimony, courtroom conduct and case management.

The engagement reinforced the importance of collaboration, professional competence and sensitivity in handling SGBV cases.

Lagos DSVA remains committed to strengthening access to justice, promoting accountability and advancing a responsive, survivor-centred justice system across Lagos State.

E-signed,
Onadipe Opebere
Head, Public Affairs Unit
Lagos DSVA
28/10/2026