At the seminar workshop themed “Building Safer Campuses in Lagos State,” students of Lagos State University of Education were sensitized on the dangers of sexual and gender-based violence as well as the importance of digital safety and personal protection.
The one-day programme, organized by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency in collaboration with the Directorate of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence of the Lagos State University of Education, was held on Thursday 7th May, 2026 at the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Hall.
The workshop, popularly known as the Purple Lagos Campus Activation Programme, was designed to engage students on issues relating to technology, finance, lifestyles, and gender awareness.
Speaking at the event, the Director of the Centre for Response and Prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Dr. Elegbede Christie-Bola, appreciated the institution’s management for providing the platform for the programme. She also commended the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, for maintaining zero tolerance toward all forms of abuse on campus.
According to her, the centre was established to educate and empower individuals on how to protect and defend themselves where necessary against all forms of sexual and gender-based violence.
The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, Mrs. Titilola Adeniyi, who was ably represented by Mr. Akinde Emmanuel, said the campus activation programme had been ongoing for the past four years to sensitize and equip students on issues surrounding sexual and gender-based violence, preventive measures, and the steps survivors can take in seeking help.
He described sexual and gender-based violence as harmful acts involving sexual, physical, psychological, emotional, or mental abuse carried out against a person’s will.
“Sexual and gender-based violence has been happening for years, and we must all join hands together to fight against it.
The effects can lead to depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts,” he said.
He further encouraged students to speak up whenever they witness abuse.
“If you see something, say something. Help survivors report incidents, document evidence, and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice. Survivors should also reach out to the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency for assistance,” he added.
Another facilitator at the event, Mr. Gabriel, enlightened students on digital safety and personal data protection as shields against technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
Speaking on the dangers of excessive exposure on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Snapchat, he warned students to be cautious about the personal information they share online.
According to him, cybercriminals and online predators often exploit personal data shared on digital platforms for harmful activities including cyberbullying, stalking, blackmail, and doxxing.
He noted that unlike traditional games such as Suwe, Ayo, and Tenten played in the past, many young people today spend more time online, leaving behind digital footprints that may never disappear.
Mr. Gabriel advised students to reduce the amount of personal information they disclose online in order not to fall victim to predators who could use such information maliciously.
He also encouraged victims of online abuse to report incidents through platforms such as StopNCII.org and MyLawBrella.
LASUED Students Sensitized on Sexual, Gender-Based Violence and Digital Safety
