- Over 2,200 Girls Abused in Lagos Within One Year – DSVA
- Vivour added that children aged zero to nine years were particularly vulnerable to abuse
- She revealed that in some instances, parents or guardians are identified as the perpetrators
The Lagos State Government, through the Domestic and S3xual Violence Agency (DSVA), has disclosed that no fewer than 2,213 girls experienced various forms of abuse between September 2024 and August 2025.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, revealed this on Saturday in Lagos while speaking with newsmen ahead of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, commemorated globally on October 11.
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Vivour-Adeniyi said the day offers an opportunity to reflect on the challenges faced by girls and to strengthen measures aimed at protecting them from all forms of violence.
“Within the past year, the agency provided support services to 8,692 survivors, of which 3,629 were children. Out of these children, 60 percent were girls, representing 2,213 victims, while 40 percent were boys. These girls suffered physical, s3xual, emotional, and neglect-related abuses,” she stated.
She added that children aged zero to nine years were particularly vulnerable to abuse, stressing that the agency provides targeted interventions to address their physical and emotional recovery.
According to her, the DSVA ensures that children who have witnessed or experienced violence receive psychosocial and therapeutic support, including play therapy, to help them heal and understand that abuse is not normal.
“We provide holistic support to children who have been abused or have witnessed abuse. Through play therapy, we teach them that violence is unacceptable and that conflicts can be resolved peacefully,” she explained.
Vivour-Adeniyi noted that survivors also receive medical care, counseling, and, where necessary, rescue or relocation services to ensure their safety.
“Sometimes, we have to relocate children or entire families from their environment, particularly when the abuse becomes known in the community,” she added.
She further revealed that in some instances, parents or guardians are identified as the perpetrators.
“In such situations, the agency collaborates with the Ministry of Youth and Social Development to investigate the case. If it is established that a child is unsafe at home, the agency removes the child and places them in protective custody until a safe reunion with a trusted family member is possible,” Vivour-Adeniyi said.
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