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LAAF to Submit Bill for Proposed Ministry of Men and Women Affairs in Lagos
Hon Temitope Adewale, representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency, Lagos State, has urged Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF) to package a Bill for the establishment of the Ministry of Men and Women Affairs in Lagos State, and submit to the State House of Assembly. He promises to champion it.
LAAF is a non-profit organization established in 2017 with a mission to provide education, mentorship, and psychosocial support to boys and men who have experienced trauma and abuse globally.
Hon Temitope Adewale, gave the advice when the LAAF team led by the Executive Director, Halima Layeni, and Olalade Awaye, a psychologist at LAAF, paid him a courtesy visit.
During the meeting, Honorable Temitope Adewale shared his concerns about the pressure to protect and provide (PP), which affects many men, leading to high blood pressure and unreported violence due to shame, stigma, and lack of support.
He highlighted the need for a dedicated ministry to address these issues and provide support services for men.
Honorable Temitope Adewale suggested renaming the ministry to the Ministry of Men and Women Affairs, which aligns with our goal of promoting gender equality.
This rename would ensure that both men and women receive equal attention and support in addressing their unique challenges.
In a statement, Bola Daniel, Head of Communications
Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF), said
: ” We are pleased to announce that Honorable Temitope Adewale has requested our team to submit the bill to his table for consideration.
We would like to express our gratitude to him for his warm reception and support.
We would like to specially thank Honorable Dave Agboola, Special Adviser on Planning and Research to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, for facilitating this meeting for us. We appreciate the contributions of Mr. David Adeyanju, Representative of Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 1, Lagos State Youth Parliament, and the CEO of Lagos Junction for his support.
We look forward to working with Honorable Temitope Adewale and other stakeholders to make this vision a reality.”
A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.
Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.
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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts
Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.
• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman
Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.
The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.
” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
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