19/04/2026
CONSENSUS BUILDING FOR FGM ABANDONMENT
On the 9th of December 2025, Community Leaders (mostly Traditional Rulers) from Olooro/Adudu, Idi Ayin, Adeosun, Idi Ori and Sadiwin Communities of Surulere LGA in Oyo State with all the Law Enforcement Agencies converged at the Town Hall, Iresaadu for efficient conversation about FGM Abandonment in their communities and beyond.
The platform was given for all stakeholders to review happenings in their communities, build synergy, coordinate effective working relationships and jointly ensure the stoppage of female mutilation and equally have deep understanding about the Violence Against Person Prohibition (VAPP) Law and it's contents indicating penalties and punishments.
The conversation was significant as participants fully made observations, contributions and requests for the smooth interface within all stakeholders, most especially, making the VAPP Law available in our local languages.
The implementing organization, Cedars for Human Welfare Initiative (CEHUWEI) with partners, Center for Comprehensive Promotion of Reproductive Health Center for Population and Reproductive Health (CCPRH) and Oyo State Government were available for the engagement.
This was made possible by UNFPA Nigeria that provided the funding.
Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Inclusion