The Worldsmith Life Builders Foundation (WOLIBUF), has joined the Ekiti State First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji and other partner organisations, in an advocacy walk to sensitise the public on the need to end violence against women and girls.
The walk, which was part of the activities marking the conclusion of the 2025 global “#16DaysOfActivism” against violence against women and girls, drew various civil‑society groups, government agencies, women’s‑rights advocates and community leaders, all united in calling for the elimination of gender‑based violence across Ekiti State and Nigeria.
WOLIBUF, an Ado‑Ekiti‑based Non‑Governmental Organisation (NGO), described its participation in the walk as an honour and a reaffirmation of its commitment to protecting the rights, safety and dignity of women and girls.
The WOLIBUF Executive Director, Mrs Olukemi Akinleye, reiterated the organisation’s resolve to continue implementing programmes and interventions aimed at eliminating violence against women and girls.
“We at Worldsmith Life Builders Foundation were honoured to stand alongside partner organisations and passionate advocates, led by the inspiring First Lady of Ekiti State, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji.
“Our commitment to ending all forms of violence against women and girls is unwavering and non‑negotiable. Together, we rise, speak out, and take action,”she said.
Akinleye, while outlining the foundation’s long‑term strategy to combat gender‑based violence in the State, said that WOLIBUF would continue to collaborate with stakeholders, empower survivors, and strengthen community‑awareness initiatives.
She expressed optimism that continued collaboration between government and civil society will drive meaningful change in the fight against gender‑based violence.
The #16DaysOfActivism, observed globally from November 25 to December 10, focuses on advocacy, awareness and collective action to end violence against women and girls.
The 2025 closing activities in Ekiti emphasised the critical role of partnership, community mobilisation and sustained advocacy in building a safer society.
