The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), child abuse and all forms of exploitation, announcing that 2026 will witness stricter enforcement of existing laws, coordinated prosecution and uncompromising accountability for offenders.
The government also restated its commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence in public service as a key driver of effective social development, institutional integrity and sustainable governance across the state.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Adijat Adeleye, made this known on Friday while unveiling the ministry’s policy direction for 2026 during its New Year get-together and award ceremony held at the Valley View Hall, Government House, Abeokuta.
Describing the event as a strategic convergence of policy reflection, capacity building and celebration, Adeleye said it was designed to align stakeholders, sharpen institutional focus and set a clear policy tone for the year. She identified women’s empowerment, child protection and inclusive social development as the ministry’s core priorities.
Reflecting on the achievements recorded in the past year, the commissioner attributed the ministry’s growing impact to purposeful leadership, strong political will and a clearly defined reform agenda. She expressed appreciation to Governor Dapo Abiodun for creating an enabling policy environment that prioritises social inclusion, protects vulnerable groups and strengthens institutional performance.
According to Adeleye, the governor’s leadership has translated vision into measurable outcomes for women, children and other vulnerable groups across the state.
She further disclosed that the ministry’s 2026 agenda is anchored on results-driven governance, citizen-centred service delivery and enhanced inter-agency collaboration.
“With the full support of security agencies, justice-sector institutions and credible whistleblowers, the year 2026 will be extremely tough for perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence, child abuse and all forms of exploitation,” Adeleye said.
“We will enforce the law without fear or favour, protect survivors decisively, and ensure that every offender is exposed and prosecuted.”
She added that policies and programmes in the new year would focus on prevention, early intervention, survivor support and effective justice delivery, ensuring that social protection frameworks are responsive, resilient, measurable and sustainable.
The commissioner also acknowledged the contributions of development and implementing partners, including the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
According to her, these partnerships have gone beyond financial support to provide technical expertise, policy innovation, institutional strengthening and international capacity-building opportunities for ministry staff.
Adeleye noted that exposure to global best practices has significantly improved professionalism, efficiency and accountability in service delivery, reinforcing the state government’s resolve to build a safer, more inclusive society for all residents.
