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31/10/2025

PLATEAU STATE GENDER COMMISSION SENSITIZES WOMEN ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING AT COCIN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE IN MWARI, BOGORO LGA, BAUCHI STATE

The Chairperson of the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, Barr. Olivia Dazyam has called on parents, the church, and community leaders to rise against the menace of human trafficking, warning that the practice has devastating effects on Christian homes and the moral fabric of society.

Barr. Dazyam made this call while addressing women during the Annual COCIN Women’s Conference held at RCC Mwari, Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, where she spoke on the topic: “Human Trafficking and Its Effects on Christian Homes.”

Reading from 1 Kings 17:8–24, Dazyam emphasized that children require a peaceful and nurturing environment to grow. She urged parents to take their parental duties seriously, noting that blessings flow from diligent and godly parenthood.

She encouraged Christian parents to emulate the biblical widow who remained hopeful and content despite hardship, warning against giving out their children under the guise of seeking help.

“No parent should give out his or her child in the name of needing help. There is no better help than the one that comes from God,” she stated.

She stressed further that any Christian who neglects the basic needs of their family has, according to the Bible, denied the faith.

Barr. Dazyam identified abject poverty, parental negligence, and harmful cultural practices as major causes of child trafficking. She admonished parents to live responsibly and urged children to be content with what their parents could provide.

“There is no free food even in freetown,” she cautioned.

She lamented that trafficked children often end up in tragic situations. Some contract diseases, others become slaves, drug addicts, or pr******tes, while some lose their lives trying to escape exploitation. She issued a strong warning to parents to say “No” to so-called helpers who lure families into trafficking.

In addition, she called on community members to work together to protect the interests of children, urging community leaders to vet tenants and ensure that no traffickers are allowed into their communities. She stressed that collective vigilance is essential to ending this menace at the grassroots level.

Dazyam explained that human trafficking destroys not only individuals but also the Christian family unit, with far-reaching consequences on faith and morality.

“It even affects our eternity,” she said. “There can not be a church without sane people. How can a drug addict or a pr******te devote time to God?”

She emphasized that the church has a moral responsibility to address such social vices that threaten both the home and the faith.

Barr. Dazyam urged churches to take proactive steps in fighting human trafficking by establishing empowerment programs and skill acquisition centres for both men and women. She also encouraged churches to advocate for stronger laws, create awareness, and set up shelters for victims to receive psychosocial support and rehabilitation.

She further called on pastors and church leaders to make social issues like child trafficking, domestic violence, and child labour central topics in their sermons. The church, she said, must maintain zero tolerance toward all forms of abuse and exploitation.

Addressing parents directly, Dazyam encouraged them to speak out whenever they face challenges rather than remain silent.

“The time to keep quiet has gone; the time to speak up is now,” she declared.

She urged parents to reject any practice that undermines their spirituality or their family’s integrity, emphasizing that every child deserves to grow in a stable, loving home.

“There is no plan for old age. Invest in your children as they will, in turn, invest in you,” she advised.

In his goodwill message, Rev. Luke A. Lumana, the RCC Chairman, COCIN church Bogoro, expressed gratitude to the Commission for what he described as a “powerful and enlightening session.” He promised to step down the message across other congregations and encouraged fellow clergy to address such social issues from their pulpits.

“When the family is at peace, the church will be at peace too,” he concluded.

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20/10/2025

Another report reaching us at the Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission says a young boy of about 10years was badly beaten by a neighbour. Investigation is ongoing.

Please if you see something, say something and do something.

Report all cases of gender base violence to the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission located at No.6A Akila Machunga Street Jos, behind the National Library or call us on these numbers: 07073853242, 09041994872

20/10/2025

BARR. OLIVIA DAZYAM CALLS FOR GODLY PARENTING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DURING COCIN WOMEN FELLOWSHIP WEEK

The Chairperson of the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, Barrister Olivia Dazyam, has emphasized the need for families and communities to play active roles in raising godly children and promoting Christlike living amidst growing social challenges. She made this call during her visit to COCIN Church Sabon Gari Mado, where she served as the guest speaker at the conclusion of the COCIN Women Fellowship Week program themed “Becoming Like Jesus Everyday”.

Speaking on the sub-theme, “Social Challenges of Becoming Like Jesus,” Barrister Dazyam drew her message from Genesis 1:27–28, reminding the congregation that every human being is created in the image of God and entrusted with dominion and responsibility over the earth. She noted that to live like Christ in today’s society requires conscious effort and moral courage in the face of social decay and family disintegration.

In a deeply touching and thought-provoking presentation, Barrister Dazyam identified several pressing social issues that hinder individuals, especially children and women, from reflecting the character of Christ. These challenges, she said, include lack of respect for humanity, family irresponsibility, domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking, forced marriage, sexual molestation, and marital separation.

She passionately lamented that these issues often begin in the family the first institution of learning and gradually spill over into the community. “When the family fails in its God-given role, society suffers,” she said, stressing that children raised in broken, violent, or neglectful homes are more likely to lose touch with the values of love, compassion, and discipline that define Christlike living.

Barrister Dazyam backed her points with relevant biblical references, explaining that God’s Word commands love, justice, and mutual respect among all members of the family and society. She challenged parents to take up their divine responsibility of nurturing children in the fear of God, insisting that a society that neglects its moral foundations will produce generations that do not mirror Christ.

She also condemned the growing cases of child abuse and human trafficking, describing them as grave evils that destroy the dignity and potential of the younger generation. “When a child is abused, exploited, or denied love, something dies in that child and that is the image of God within them. We cannot claim to be like Jesus while destroying His image in others,” she said.

Barrister Dazyam further urged Christian women, particularly mothers, to become role models in their homes and communities. According to her, women play a crucial role in shaping the moral and spiritual direction of families, and their commitment to living like Jesus daily can bring about positive change in society.

She concluded her message with a passionate call for unity and love in homes, emphasizing that only through strong families and godly upbringing can society truly reflect the nature of Christ.

The program ended with songs of thanksgiving and prayers for families, the church, and the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, appreciating Barrister Dazyam for her inspiring and timely message.

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13/10/2025

CHURCH AS A BEACON OF HOPE: ADDRESSING THE MENACE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING THROUGH FAITH AND ACTION

Delivered by:
Barr. Olivia Dazyam, Senior Special Adviser to the Governor of Plateau State on Gender and Acting Chairperson, Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission (PSGEOC)

At:
The National Service Lecture organized by the Baptist College of Theology, Lamingo, Jos
Date: September 30, 2025

In her thought-provoking presentation titled “The Role of the Church in Curbing the Menace of Human Trafficking,” Barr. Olivia Dazyam shed light on the growing social and moral crisis of human trafficking and its devastating impact on society, homes, and the church.

Barr. Dazyam identified key crimes associated with trafficking, including forced labour, child labour, sexual exploitation, forced prostitution, and domestic servitude, noting that these vices have continued to erode family values and community safety.

She also outlined several root causes of human trafficking such as poverty, family dysfunction, lack of education, and weak legal systems, stressing that these factors create fertile ground for traffickers to exploit the vulnerable.

Addressing the question of who a trafficker is, she emphasized that traffickers are not always strangers but may come in familiar forms a relative, a trusted friend, a teacher, or even law enforcement agents.

Barr. Dazyam underscored the far-reaching consequences of trafficking, which include:
• Severe psychological damage
• Loss of childhood and education opportunities
• Exposure to health risks
• Social and emotional trauma
• Forced prostitution and, in many cases, death

Drawing attention to the role of faith institutions, Barr. Dazyam lamented that many churches have remained silent on the issue of trafficking, despite being sanctuaries meant to offer refuge and restoration. Citing Genesis 1:27, she reminded participants that all humans are created equally in the image of God and deserve dignity and freedom.

She warned that the church’s silence on trafficking and sexual or gender-based violence has eroded moral guidance, leaving victims disillusioned and spiritually disconnected.

According to Barr. Dazyam, the church must rise to its divine and social responsibility by:
• Promoting awareness and education about human trafficking
• Engaging in advocacy and influencing policy for stronger protection laws
• Providing support, counseling, and rehabilitation for victims
• Conducting community outreach and empowerment programs
• Offering spiritual guidance and championing justice for victims

She further urged church leaders to deliver more targeted messages from the pulpit addressing:
• Domestic violence
• Marital separation and divorce
• Child protection and family responsibility
• The dangers of cultural practices that marginalize women, such as female disinheritance

Barr. Dazyam also called for a review of marriage counseling content within the church to emphasize zero tolerance for divorce, separation, and parental neglect.

Concluding her presentation, Barr. Dazyam asserted:

“Human trafficking is an attack on destiny robbing women and children of their right to discover and fulfill their potential. Plateau State must rise to confront this menace with unity and determination. Protecting destinies requires strong laws, empowered women, vigilant communities, and responsive institutions. When we secure the destinies of our women and children, we secure the destiny of Plateau State itself.”

For complaints, counseling, or reports on human trafficking and gender-based violence, contact the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission (PSGEOC) Public Complaints Desk:
📞 08108168956, 07073853242

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11/10/2025

PLATEAU STATE GENDER COMMISSION CELEBRATES 2025 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GIRL-LED DEVELOPMENT

Theme: “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontline of Crisis.”

The Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission (PLASGEOC) joined the global community to commemorate the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, 2025. The Commission used the occasion to reaffirm its commitment to promoting girl-led initiatives and advancing policies that empower girls as key agents of social transformation.

In a statement to mark the Day, the Acting Chairperson of the Commission, Barr. Olivia Dazyam, emphasized the Plateau State Government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that every girl in the State enjoys equal access to education, healthcare, and protection from abuse, discrimination, and harmful traditional practices.

“We recognize that when girls are given the right opportunities, they become powerful change-makers, leading in crisis response, education, technology, and community peacebuilding. The Plateau State Government remains steadfast in supporting policies and initiatives that promote gender equality and the full participation of girls in decision-making,” Barr. Dazyam stated.

She further acknowledged the courage and resilience of girls who continue to overcome barriers such as child marriage, gender-based violence, economic hardship, and limited access to education, noting that their strength reflects the immense potential of young women across Plateau State.

Development partners and stakeholders, including UN Women, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), GIZ, and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, also joined in commending the Commission’s continuous advocacy for the rights and empowerment of women and girls. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in advocacy, policy implementation, and capacity-building initiatives targeted at adolescent girls, especially in rural and crisis-affected communities.

Barr. Dazyam concluded by calling on parents, teachers, community leaders, and policymakers to prioritize girl-child education and empowerment, emphasizing that:

“Investing in girls today is investing in a more equitable and prosperous tomorrow.”

This year’s commemoration underscored the need for sustained collective effort to build a society where every girl’s voice is heard, valued, and given the platform to lead positive change.

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06/10/2025

PLATEAU STATE GENDER AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION (PLASGEOC) APPLAUDS CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS FOR THEIR ROLE IN PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY AND CHILD PROTECTION IN PLATEAU STATE

The Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission (PLASGEOC) has commended Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the state for their unwavering commitment to advancing gender equality, protecting children, and supporting survivors of abuse.

Speaking during an engagement session with representatives of various CSOs, the Chairperson of the Commission, Barr. Olivia Dazyam, expressed appreciation on behalf of the Plateau State Government for the organisations’ ongoing collaboration with the Commission, particularly in providing shelter and psychosocial support to survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), trafficking, and child labour.

Barr. Dazyam noted that the increasing reports of SGBV, child abuse, and human trafficking in the state made it imperative for the Commission to strengthen its partnership with CSOs. She emphasized that collaboration and synergy between government institutions and civil society are crucial to creating wider awareness on social inclusion, women’s rights, and the protection of vulnerable persons.

She further called for collective efforts to enhance the enforcement of existing legal frameworks, stressing that perpetrators of gender-based and child-related offences must be held accountable in accordance with the law.

Responding on behalf of the CSOs, Prince Charles Dickson, Jummai Madaki, and Auwalu Muhammed appreciated the Gender Commission for recognising their contributions. They reaffirmed the commitment of civil society to continue working closely with the government and other stakeholders to reduce incidents of gender-based violence, child molestation, and trafficking to the barest minimum in Plateau State.

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30/09/2025

If you see something, say something and do something. Happy Independence Day

30/09/2025

STRENGTHENING WOMEN’S RIGHT: PLATEAU STATE GENDER COMMISSION ENGAGES WIVES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN ON FEMALE DISINHERITANCE AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES.

In pursuit of a just and equitable society, the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission convened a strategic engagement with the wives of chairmen from the 17 local government areas of the state.

Barr. Olivia Dazyam, Chairperson of the Commission, appreciated the participants for honouring the invitation to such a crucial dialogue. She emphasized that Plateau State has enacted laws to protect the rights of citizens, especially women and children. However, despite these legal frameworks, the Commission and indeed the state continues to face serious challenges such as child trafficking, molestation, abandonment of parental responsibilities, surrogacy, exploitation of young girls, and gender-based violence.

She expressed concern over the growing trend of vulnerable parents entrusting their children to supposed “helpers” who end up exploiting them, subjecting them to abuse, or even turning them into slaves. Barrister Dazyam further highlighted disturbing cases where widows, left with nothing after the death of their husbands, resorted to selling their children as a means of survival.

This situation, she explained, reflects the broader problem of female disinheritance, a harmful cultural practice where women are denied the right to inherit land or property simply because of their gender. According to her, the Commission, in collaboration with the Norwegian Refugee Council NRC and the Ministry of Lands, Survey, and town planning are working tirelessly to address and eliminate these practices, which she described as “cultural terrorism.”

Barrister Dazyam called on the wives of local government chairmen to use their influential positions to create awareness at the grassroots level. She urged them to sensitize women on issues of gender-based violence, support survivors of trafficking, and encourage their husbands to develop empowerment initiatives for vulnerable women and children. “As mothers and leaders at the grassroots, your voices must be louder,” she said, stressing that tackling these vices early will strengthen families and society as a whole.

The session also featured presentations from representatives of the NRC and Barr. Obioma Ngozi Achilefu, a consultant, who spoke extensively on the denial of women’s rights to land and property in Plateau State. She explained that while these cultural practices persist, they must be redefined, not to destroy cultural heritage but to ensure fairness and equity for all citizens regardless of gender.

In a goodwill message, the Chairperson of WALGON expressed appreciation to the Commission for organizing the impactful session and pledged the support of the group to sensitize women across the 17 local governments She also thanked the governor for his commitment to women’s welfare and prayed for God’s protection over his leadership.

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20/09/2025

PLATEAU STATE GENDER COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON ADVOCATES EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AT MANGU BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP

The Mangu Central Baptist Association, under the Plateau Baptist Conference, has held its Third Quarter Fellowship at First Baptist Church, Mangu, with the theme “Gender and Equal Opportunity: The Christian and Cultural Perspective.”

The Chairperson of the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, Barr. Olivia Dazyam who was the guest speaker at the fellowship, expressed gratitude to the church for granting the Commission the opportunity to discuss gender issues, describing it as a matter of great importance for both the church and the family.

Reading from Galatians 3:28 and Genesis 1:27, Barrister Dazyam emphasized that God created both man and woman in His likeness. She explained that, from the Christian perspective, both male and female are equal before God; therefore, no one should be treated less because of their gender. “We all deserve equal opportunity, so let no one tell you that your rights are limited, whether as a man or a woman,” she said.

Barr. Dazyam highlighted that while the Bible affirms equality, some cultural practices contradict this truth. Practices such as female disinheritance, wife inheritance, gender stereotypes that exclude men from domestic responsibilities, and the culture of silence in the face of abuse continue to undermine gender equality. She urged the church to reject practices that are harmful to human dignity. Specifically, she encouraged women to break the culture of silence and to speak up against challenges such as domestic violence, emotional abuse, and other harmful practices. She also emphasized the need for both parents to cooperate in family responsibilities, noting that the well-being of the home depends on shared effort.

Addressing parents, she cautioned that when marriages fail, children often bear the consequences. Such failures, she explained, can push children into child labour, exploitation, and abuse, with girls at risk of early pregnancy or becoming vulnerable in the hands of supposed “helpers.” She stressed that parents must work together to build stable homes and secure communities for the sake of their children.

Speaking directly to young girls, Barr. Dazyam encouraged them to remain in school, avoid child labour, reject early pregnancy, and remain focused on their studies. She described early pregnancy as an introduction to poverty and urged girls to understand that “there is time for everything.”

To the church, she called for greater involvement in addressing these issues. She encouraged pastors and leaders to make such discussions part of the pulpit message, to engage in meaningful premarital counselling, and to ask the right questions to ensure family stability. She affirmed that the strength of families ultimately benefits the children, the church, and the larger community.

In response, Rev. Gwomna Timothy thanked the Commission for presenting such a powerful and meaningful paper. He appealed to the congregation to put into practice what they had heard and learned so that the church could become a better place where worship is pleasing and acceptable to God.

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20/09/2025

WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL COMMENDED FOR WORK IN RURAL PLATEAU

The chair person Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, Barrister Olivia Dazyam, has expressed appreciation to Women for Women International,(WFWI) a non governmental organizarion at the forefront of supporting and empowering Women financially and literally. Barrister Dazyam gave the commendation when WFWI paid a courtesy visit to the commission.

The chairperson said the government of Governor Caleb Mutfwang is grateful to the organisation for training Plateau Women in rural areas on financial literacy, with the aim to improve family life and have more economically buoyant families in the state. She affirmed that the commission is ready to collaborate with Women For Women International to promote gender equality and inclusiveness in the state, urging them to sustain engagement in communities, which will create awareness to curtail the issues of child trafficking, domestic violence, and house help syndrome in the state.
Speaking earlier, the country director Women for Women International, Bukola Onyishi, said the organisation has been in plateau state for more than a decade and has impacted fourty two thousand women in four local government areas.
She said the purpose of their visit was to seek possible areas of collaboration on how to tackle the diverse social issues the state is faced with. She added that beyond all the interventions, there must be a way to escalate the issues in a manner that will be beneficial to all.

17/09/2025

COURTESY VISIT BY WOMEN FOR POSITIVE PEACE BUILDING INITIATIVE (WOPPI) TO THE PLATEAU STATE GENDER AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION

The Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission today received members of the Women for Positive Peace Building Initiative (WOPPI), a women-led organization in Nigeria dedicated to advancing inclusive development, peace, and security on a courtesy visit.

In her welcome remarks, the Chairperson of the Commission, Barr. Olivia Dazyam, expressed delight at the visit and commended WOPPI for its commitment to promoting gender equality and peace. She highlighted the Commission’s mandate to ensure that every citizen is treated fairly, regardless of gender. While acknowledging the challenges of mainstreaming gender issues, she reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that women and children enjoy their rights without discrimination.

Barr. Olivia further emphasized the Commission’s willingness to collaborate with WOPP, noting the alignment between both organizations in protecting marginalized citizens and strengthening women’s capacity to participate meaningfully in society.
She also outlined ongoing initiatives, including the Commission’s partnership with the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) to address issues of female disinheritance, a cultural practice that denies women the right to own or inherit property. “We are working to change harmful cultural orientations on the Plateau,” she stressed, assuring WOPPI of the Commission’s support.

In her response, the Leader of WOPP, Lantana Bako, expressed gratitude to the Commission for the warm reception. She explained that WOPPI was founded ten years ago with the objective of strengthening women’s participation in decision-making, leadership, and conflict resolution. According to her, the organization combines both traditional and conventional approaches in its peacebuilding efforts.

Bako stated that the purpose of the visit was to formally introduce WOPPI to the Commission, explore areas of collaboration particularly on issues affecting women and children and support capacity-building initiatives. She further extended an invitation to the Commission to attend the launch of the “Strengthening Women’s Protection and Leadership Project in Plateau State,” scheduled for Tuesday, 23rd September 2025.

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