By Josephine Oguntoyinbo

Wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty-Anyanwu Akeredolu has commended the House of Assembly for the accelerated passage granted the Violence Against Person Prohibition Bill.
Mrs Akeredolu who sponsored the bill to the House particularly lauded the efforts and commitment of the Members which culminated in prompt passage of the bill into law and the assent by the Governor.
Mrs Akeredolu who was represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa during an advocacy visit to the House, solicited the support of the lawmakers towards sensitisation and implementation of the VAPP law.
She restated her commitment to programmes and activities that would trigger the ideals and values of the Sunshine State.
Speaking earlier, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, Mrs Temitope Daniyan lauded the Lawmakers on their avowed commitment to the eradication of violence against persons, especially the less privileged.
Mrs Daniyan noted that sensitisation on the VAPP law will be taken to the nook and cranny of the state adding that people must adhered strictly to the dictates of the law in order to eradicate violence against the less privileged in the society.
The Country representative of Westminster Foundation for Democracy, Adebowale Aderobola expressed appreciation to the government of Ondo State especially the House of Assembly for the quick passage of the bill into law ahead of other states of the federation.
Aderobola pledged support and cooperation of his organisation towards ensuring that the war against violence on persons was won.
Earlier in his address the welcome, Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun thanked the Governor’s wife for her support to the House at all times.
Oleyelogun specifically commended Mrs Akeredolu for her numerous programmes such as BRECAN, BEMORE, FOWOSO among others which have turned around the fortune of residents of the state.
The Speaker assured that the VAPP law will enhance protection of women, children and the less privileged, and empower security operatives with better prosecuting authority.
In her closing remark, the Lawmaker representing Ilaje constituency 2, Mrs Favour Tomomewo called on stakeholders to join hands in implementing the law on violence against persons.