By Our Correspondent
Lagos, April 13, ’26 (TNZ) A call has gone out to the head-teachers and councillors in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, to act swiftly and appropriately on reports about Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
TheNewsZenith reports that the Secretary of Agege Local Government Educational Authority in Lagos State, Hajiya Janat Olokodana, made the call during a capacity-building programme, recently organised for head-teachers and councillors in the area.
Olokodana urged the teachers and officers never to trivialise complaints, but to ensure confidentiality.
“Education is not merely about literacy and numeracy. It is about nurturing safe spaces where children can grow intellectually, morally, socially, and emotionally.
“Sexual and Gender-Based Violence is a grave violation of human rights.
“It leaves deep scars – physical, emotional, and psychological – on the victims, and they often suffer in silence.
“As head teachers and councillors, you are not only administrators; you are guardians of trust. You are role models.
“You are the first line of defence in protecting our pupils,” TheNewsZenith quotes the Education Secretary as saying.
She, therefore, urged them to ensure confidentiality; act swiftly and appropriately when issues are reported.
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Olokodana warned them never to attempt to “cover up” incidents to protect reputations.
“Silence protects perpetrators; action protects children.
“Let us also remember that SGBV is not limited to sexual abuse alone.
“Bullying, harassment, intimidation, discriminatory practices, and exploitation in any form must not be tolerated in our schools.
“Let me emphasise clearly: sexual abuse carries severe consequences, such as legal, social, and moral consequences.
“Perpetrators face prosecution, imprisonment, dismissal from service, and permanent reputational damage.
“Beyond legal penalties, the moral weight of harming a child is immeasurable.
“As educators and public servants, we must uphold the highest ethical standards,” TheNewsZenith further quote Olokodana as warning. (TNZ)
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