LASUSTECH Joins Lagos State Government in Campaign Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Habeeb Ibrahim

Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has launched a campaign in solidarity with the Lagos State Government's Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Day, slated for Monday, September 2, 2024.

Under the banner of #TurnLASUSTECHPurple, the university community is mobilizing to raise awareness and take a unified stand against sexual harassment and violence.

The campaign, led by the Department of Mass Communication in collaboration with the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, underscores the university's commitment to eradicating sexual violence from its community.

Dr. Steven Anu' Adesemoye, Head of the Department of Mass Communication, expressed the importance of the initiative, stating, "This campaign is not just about LASUSTECH; it is about addressing a pervasive issue affecting all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. We are amplifying the message of zero tolerance for sexual harassment and violence."

Throughout the campaign, which runs from August 30 to September 2, the LASUSTECH community will engage in activities designed to foster dialogue and awareness. Daily campaign materials, including impactful creatives and body copies, will be disseminated across various platforms, encouraging open discussions on the critical issues of consent, respect, and the support of survivors.

On Monday, September 2, students and staff are encouraged to wear purple or incorporate a touch of purple into their outfits. The color purple has been chosen to symbolize the courage to speak out against violence, the empowerment of survivors, and the unity of the LASUSTECH community in its stand against harassment.

The initiative aligns with the Lagos State Government's broader efforts to combat domestic and sexual violence, an issue that affects one in five students. Through this campaign, LASUSTECH aims to foster a culture of consent, respect, and support for survivors.

While there won't be any formal events on Monday, the message is clear: 'NO' means 'NO,' and it's never up for debate. The campaign's final message reinforces the importance of respecting boundaries and understanding that consent is key.

Comments

Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Two LASUSTECH Students in Ikorodu

By Habeeb Ibrahim, Odeyemi Ibukun and Bisiriyu Hassan The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, community is mourning the loss of two of its students following a fatal accident on Saturday morning at Powerline Junction, before Aleje, inward Ikorodu Roundabout, Lagos. The deceased students have been identified as: Ayomide Jagun , 300 Level, Mechatronics Afọlábí Emmanuel , 200 Level, Banking and Finance (Direct Entry) According to eyewitnesses, the accident involved a sand-laden tipper truck, a Toyota Corolla, a multi-purpose bus, and several tricycles. Preliminary reports indicate that the tipper, reportedly speeding, suffered a brake failure, causing it to collide with other vehicles along the busy road. While initial reports suggested multiple casualties, only the deaths of the two LASUSTECH students and a one SS 3 student of Ikorodu High School have been officially confirmed. The status of other injured individuals is still under veri...

LASUSTECH VC Meets Student Leaders Over Emmanuel’s Death, Accommodation Crisis

By Habeeb Ibrahim and Ademuyiwa Balikis The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Prof. Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, has met with student leaders and representatives to address concerns surrounding the death of Umeke Emmanuel and the challenges of off-campus accommodation. The meeting, attended by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ademola Aderogba, brought together key student representatives, including presidents from various colleges: James Divine Chikamso (College of Applied Social Sciences, Banking and Finance), Afolabi Ambrose (College of Environmental Studies), Ogunrombi Michael (College of Agricultural Science), Adesanya Michael (College of Engineering), and Agbalah Gift Isaiah (College of Basic Sciences). Also present were members of the LASUSTECH Consultative Assembly (LSCA), including Chairman David Gabriel, General Secretary Comrade Alli Sidiq, and Welfare Director, Comrade Balogun Mosunmola. Representing religious st...

Students Barred from LASUSTECH First Gate Over Safety Concerns

By Habeeb Ibrahim and Adefeso Precious Students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) were on Monday morning restricted from accessing the campus through the First Gate, tagged as West Gate 1, due to safety concerns. The restriction led to confusion among students, who were subsequently directed by security personnel to use the Second Gate for entry into the campus. Speaking on the development, security officials disclosed that the action followed an incident that occurred around 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, when a tension wire was reportedly cut from a pole and fell directly at the entrance of First Gate. According to the security personnel, the fallen wire posed a potential risk of injury, electric shock, or sparks to students and other individuals passing through the gate. As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of the campus community, movement through First gate was temporarily suspended, while students were instructed to ac...

LASUSTECH Watch

Search This Blog