NETNOS COMMEMORATES 2021 UNITED NATIONS 16-DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN GRAND STYLE.
As part of Network of Non-governmental Organisations (NETNOS) engagements and collaborative efforts with key stakeholder, in commemorating the 2021 United Nations 16-Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Osun state. The event is an annual international campaign which commenced on 25th November, 2021 and ended on 10th December, 2021. The theme for this year is “ORANGE THE WORLD: END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN NOW!”
NETNOS in conjunction with National Agency For Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Osogbo Zonal Command and His Royal Majesty, Oba (Arc) Aderemi Adedapo, (Alayemore of Ido-Osun) the Convener of Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa (COTLA) celebrated the event in style as follows:
Tuesday, 7th December, 2021: NAPTIP team being led by the Zonal Commander facilitated a strategic training for NETNOS members on the operations of NAPTIP and mode of partnership during NETNOS’ monthly meeting at Isale-Aro, Osogbo. After which NAPTIP featured the President of NETNOS, Comrade Michael Olusesi Ebofin on their sponsored live radio programme on Gold FM, Ilesa.
Thursday, 9th December, 2021: NETNOS in partnership with NAPTIP and His Royal Majesty, Alayemore of Ido-Osun marked the event with Road-shows at Ido-Osun, while some students from King Emmanuel School, Aga, Ido-Osun participated actively.
During the sensitization walk, Citizen Lola Wey, Alhaji Wale Ogungbemi and a staff of NAPTIP were addressing the residents in the town on how to end gender-based violence in their community, while Informative, Educative and Communicative materials were being distributed by Comrade Gafar, Mr. Adeboye, Miss. Amaete, Mrs. Ogunrinde and members of National Unity and Peace Corps. Some Officers from Amotekun Corps were also on ground to ensure safety of lives and property during the event.
The procession was followed by an interactive session being held in the palace of Alayemore at where the President of NETNOS, Comrade Michael Olusesi Ebofin anchored the participatory programme. In his opening remark, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Arc) Aderemi Adedapo appreciated members of NETNOS for the partnership, while he also gave kudos to Commander Mustapha Saadu, the Zonal Commander of NAPTIP and his Officers for doing a great job in Osun state. On behalf of the Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa (COTLA), Kabiyesi briefly explained the activities of COTLA who are partnering with the United Nations in curbing sexual and gender-based violence against girls and women through civilized methods. As custodians of traditions in Africa, they denounce early child marriages, female genital mutilations, child labour, trafficking in persons and other related abuses against women and girls in Africa. His majesty then requested for stronger collaborations with NETNOS, NAPTIP and other relevant agencies in the state in tackling the menace of gender-based violence in Osun state and its environs.
Commander Mustapha Saadu, the Zonal Commander of National Agency For Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in his speech appreciated His Royal Majesty, Oba (Arc) Aderemi Aderopo, the Alayemore of Ido-Osun and the Convener of Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa (COTLA) with Comrade Michael Olusesi Ebofin, the President of Network of Non-governmental Organisations of Osun State, Osun State for the fruitful collaborations. He assured His Majesty and other guests in attendance that NAPTIP shall continue to carry out its activities without hindrance or prejudice in the state. After which goodwill messages were being delivered by Osun State Commandant of National Unity and Peace Corps and Comrade Amitolu Shittu ably represented by a senior Officer from the Amotekun Security Network.
In her address, Citizen Lola Wey, a human rights activist encouraged the students to always speak out when they observed bad acts from their fellow students, community and their family members. She also appreciated His Royal Majesty for the gift of landed property for NETNOS’ Office complex at Ido-Osun. Mrs. Ejiade in her brief speech encouraged the female students to always report their teachers to their parents if they touch their private parts. When delivering the vote of thanks, Mrs. Ogunrinde appreciated His Royal Majesty and the Zonal Commander of NAPTIP for partnering with NETNOS in commemorating the 2021 United Nations 16-Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in style. She also appreciated His Royal Majesty for his benevolence and active participation in ensuring a successful event. After which she sincerely appreciated the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Affairs for their supports and provision of fliers and posters. The event was concluded with group photographs of participants with His Royal Majesty.
Comrade Gafar Lameed,
Secretary, Special Duties Committee (NETNOS).
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