The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence with the “Turn Alausa Purple” campaign.
In a statement shared on its official Facebook page, the state government says the initiative, led by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), forms part of activities marking the 2026 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
The campaign involves illuminating public buildings, offices and strategic locations across Alausa in purple, the recognised colour of the domestic and sexual violence awareness campaign.
Head of Service, Bode Agoro, joined the DSVA to champion the initiative, urging public servants and other stakeholders to play an active role in preventing violence, supporting survivors and directing victims to appropriate services.
Agoro said the campaign was intended to communicate Lagos State’s position on domestic and sexual violence and reinforce the need for collective responsibility.
“Turning Alausa purple is more than illuminating our offices and public spaces. It is a statement that we recognise the problem, we care about those affected, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe and protected.”
He urged public servants to move beyond awareness and take practical steps by speaking up, supporting survivors and helping people affected by violence access relevant support.
Executive Secretary of the DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, said the campaign was designed to use the purple display as a prompt for conversations and action around domestic and sexual violence.
“We want the purple in Alausa to be more than a colour. We want it to remind everyone who sees it that domestic and sexual violence is real, it affects people around us, and we all have a role to play in preventing it.”
Vivour-Adeniyi also called on public servants experiencing violence, as well as people who witness or suspect abuse, to speak up and seek appropriate support.
She urged private organisations, the media, schools, communities and other stakeholders to support the awareness drive by sharing accurate information on prevention, reporting channels and available support services.
The “Turn Alausa Purple” campaign forms part of activities planned by the Lagos State Government for the 2026 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month, reinforcing the need for collective action to prevent violence and support survivors.
Ademide Adebayo
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