Korede Abdullah 
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State recorded 6,753 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in 2025, with 2,460 survivors securing justice through legal and institutional interventions, the state government has announced.
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Bolaji Cecilia Dada, disclosed the figures on Monday during a ministerial briefing marking the third year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term.
According to Dada, 6,213 reported cases involved female victims, while 540 involved male victims.
She said 116 offenders were prosecuted and 3,099 survivors received counselling, recovery and support services.
“The Domestic Violence Unit remains dedicated to its mandate of eradicating domestic violence and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all residents of Lagos State,” Dada said.
The commissioner added that 273 survivors benefited from livelihood support programmes aimed at rebuilding their lives and achieving financial independence.
She also revealed that the state implemented 75,037 preventive interventions through advocacy campaigns, public enlightenment programmes and community sensitisation efforts.
Beyond GBV response, Dada said Lagos expanded economic empowerment programmes across the state.
A total of 5,310 residents graduated from tuition-free vocational training centres, acquiring skills in fashion design, ICT, catering, welding, furniture making and photography.
Additionally, 5,339 beneficiaries received business tools through the Micro Enterprise Support Initiative.
“Beneficiaries have been provided with equipment and tools to grow businesses, turning dreams into livelihoods,” she said.
Another 600 participants received Android phones after completing digital marketing and e-commerce training.
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