Earlier today, the OI project team of Abiodun Essiet Initiative for Girls (AEIG), organized a one day sensitization seminar on sexual and gender-based violence at G.S.S Kawu,
Bwari area council; and also raised actors and anti-GBV ambassadors.
The vice principal administration, Mr. Sabi Ishaya was on ground to welcome the team. In a brief introduction to the students, he intimated them on our purpose for coming, while urging them to be attentive and be actively involved.
Mrs. Abiodun Essiet, the Executive Director of AEIG, in her opening remark tasked the students to be open minded and willing to learn as some of them may have been victims of different forms of SGBV without them being aware.
The very interactive seminar had over 150 students (who are mostly original inhabitants) and they all partook in a pre-test to ascertain their level of understanding on SGBV; and a post-test at the end of the seminar to measure the level of impact. They were also shown a documentary on SGBV to further charge them on the urgency for everyone to play their part to curtail the menace.
The students were sensitized on the various forms, and the myths and truth of SGBV, and to speak up and report whenever they experience or witness SGBV in the school, at home or in their communities.
One of the major highlights of the event was the selection and endorsement of five of the students as anti-GBV ambassadors. The Executive Director tasked them not to see themselves as being superior to other students, but a call to serve and an opportunity to make impact.
The head girl, on behalf of other students thanked the team for coming and also pleaded we make the sensitization a continuous one.