Friends of Ronzls Foundation, Sagamu Youth Association Lead Anti–Girl-Child Molestation Campaign in Ogun

Friends of Ronzls Foundation, Sagamu Youth Association Lead Anti–Girl-Child Molestation Campaign in Ogun

Save Our Nation SON 

February 11th, 2026

Friends of Ronzls Foundation and the Sagamu Youth Association on Wednesday spearheaded a high-impact awareness campaign against girl-child molestation, mobilising security agencies, government institutions, students, and community leaders to confront the growing threat of sexual abuse in Sagamu Local Government Area.

The campaign, held at the Akarigbo Royal Hall within the Akarigbo Palace, was themed “Empowering Girls to Speak Up, Stay Safe, and Protect Their Dignity.” It focused on equipping young girls with the confidence, knowledge, and institutional support needed to resist and report abuse.

In his address, the President of the Sagamu Youth Association, Comrade Olugbenga Lawal, described girl-child molestation as a disturbing societal challenge that requires coordinated and sustained intervention. He stressed that the culture of silence surrounding abuse must be dismantled to ensure perpetrators are held accountable.

“Protecting the girl-child is a collective responsibility. We must create safe spaces where victims can speak without fear and where justice is swift and certain,” he said.

Chief Mrs. Ola Sulaimon, Founder and Convener of Friends of Ronzls Foundation, underscored the foundation’s commitment to advocacy, education, and community engagement as critical tools in preventing abuse. She noted that awareness at the grassroots level remains key to reducing vulnerability among young girls.

The event featured sensitisation lectures and interactive sessions led by representatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Ministry of Justice, Ogun State Ministry of Education, and Ogun State Ministry of Health, alongside other relevant agencies.

Officials from the security and justice sectors highlighted existing child protection laws and warned that offenders would face the full weight of the law. Health professionals also addressed the medical and psychological implications of abuse, outlining support mechanisms available to survivors.

Students from various secondary schools across Sagamu participated actively, engaging in discussions designed to help them identify warning signs, understand personal boundaries, and access help channels.

Stakeholders at the forum called for sustained public enlightenment, stronger enforcement of child protection legislation, and deeper collaboration among schools, families, religious bodies, and government agencies to safeguard the girl-child.

The initiative reinforces the growing role of youth-led and community-based organisations in Ogun State in championing the rights, safety, and dignity of children.