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  By Ehis Agugu In continuance of the campaign for a more socially inclusive society where all are given equal opportunity to attain their highest potential, the Edo State Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issues (MSDGI) paid on Friday, March 18, 2022, advocacy and sensitization visit to the Benin Central Mosque.  Speaking to the congregation just after they observed a revered moment of prayer and fellowship, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Barbara N. Osobajo urged everyone to take up the responsibility to make little contributions in our collective efforts to address the ills identified by the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law.  Represented by the Director of Gender Issues, Mrs J.I. Ihensekhien, Mrs Osobajo corrected the popular misconception that this call is for women’s rights alone, noting that this is but half-truth, as Edo State VAPP Law 2021 is all-embracing. She noted, "It captures the possibilities that endanger all irrespective...

By Ehis Agugu As part of an effort to seek collaboration with the Edo State Government for the effective implementation of the Nigeria National Action Plan (NNAP) on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, the West Africa Network for Peace Building (WANEP - Nigeria) paid an advocacy visit to the Edo State Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issues (MSDGI) on March 11, 2022, to brainstorm on the establishment of the State Action Plan (SAP). WANEP Edo State Coordinator, Barr. Agatha Osieke in her address disclosed that the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 is dedicated entirely to the link that exists between armed conflicts, peace-building and the gender dimension and builds on the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. Osieke continued: "the first NNAP document had 5 pillars which are Prevention, Participation, Protection, Promotion and Prosecution. "To this, all states of the federation are expected to...