Oyo Speaker Ogundoyin Supports Review of VAPP Law 2020

Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, has expressed support for the ongoing review of the Oyo State Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law 2020. He described this initiative as crucial for strengthening the legal framework aimed at preventing and responding to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the state.

Ogundoyin made this statement on Wednesday while hosting Henry Odeh, a member of the newly inaugurated End Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (ESGBV) Media Corps, at the Parliamentary Complex in Ibadan. The ESGBV Media Corps had recently completed a 2-Day Workshop organized by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), with support from the European Union and International IDEA.

Ogundoyin emphasized the necessity of reviewing the law to address emerging realities and gaps, ensuring victims receive adequate protection and access to justice. He affirmed the Assembly's commitment to legislation that protects vulnerable individuals and promotes justice, dignity, and accountability across Oyo State.