The 6th Annual Badagry Women Symposium, themed "Women Beyond Borders," recently emphasized the importance of safeguarding children from molestation and abuse.
This well-attended event brought together hundreds of women from diverse backgrounds, along with top government officials, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community leaders.
Pastor Mrs Bunmi Onilude, a renowned advocate for girl child rights and founder of Deborah International Outreach, delivered a keynote paper titled "Undertaking and Preventing Sexual Abuse Among Teenage Girls."
She urged parents to be proactive in preventing child abuse by teaching their children to report suspicious activities, monitoring their online presence, and fostering open communication.
Pastor Mrs Onilude also stressed the need for collective efforts to safeguard the future of young ones.
Speaking in like manner, Dr. Adedayo Fadugba, former National President of the National Association of Women Journalists, added that guaranteed success requires nurturing successors and mentoring like-minded individuals.
On his part,Hon. Segun Onilude, Chairman of Badagry Local Government and event organizer, praised the symposium's impact, stating, " women, are integral part of national development and the empowerment of hundreds of women will guarantee Badagry's future."
The event featured empowerment packages for hundreds of women and youths, with Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, wife of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, commending the initiative through her representative, Mrs. Funsho Ayanronbi.
The symposium's highlight was the presentation of the one million naira star prize to Mrs. Falola Azeezat Abimbola, with other participants receiving prizes including deep freezers, flat-screen TVs, and gas cookers.
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