The Gender Mobile Campus Organising Programme has recorded a significant milestone at Aletheia University, marking one of its most impactful engagements in the Southwest region as it continues its mission to strengthen safer and more inclusive learning environments across tertiary institutions.
The initiative, which places strong emphasis on policy education, student empowerment, and digital reporting systems, brought together students, university leadership, and facilitators in a coordinated effort to deepen awareness and improve response mechanisms against sexual harassment on campus.
A key highlight of the programme was the Policy Education Session led by the Director for Gender and Dean of Student Affairs, Mr. Abiodun Williams, who provided participants with a detailed understanding of the university’s sexual harassment policies, reporting structures, and institutional support systems. He stressed the importance of shared responsibility in building a campus culture anchored on respect, dignity, and accountability.
The Gender Mobile Project Lead, Miss Blessing Omotunde, delivered a comprehensive training session that exposed students to the different forms of sexual harassment, survivor-centred response approaches, prevention strategies, and available reporting channels. Her presentation reinforced the role of students as active participants in ensuring campus safety rather than passive observers.
Participants also engaged with interactive learning tools, including scenario-based discussions that reflected real-life campus situations, helping them identify inappropriate behaviours and understand appropriate reporting steps. A short advocacy film further strengthened the session by highlighting the realities, consequences, and reporting pathways associated with sexual harassment.
Another major component of the programme was the introduction of the Campus Pal App, a digital reporting platform designed to provide students with a confidential and accessible channel for reporting incidents and seeking support. Students were guided through its features and encouraged to adopt it as a practical safety tool.
The programme also featured a Location Mapping Banner exercise, which enabled students to identify safe and unsafe spaces within the university environment, contributing valuable insights for improving campus safety planning and institutional response.
The session was moderated by Mr. Sadeeq Abioye, with facilitation support from Thomas Abimbola and Adelegan Sileola, whose contributions enhanced engagement and understanding throughout the programme. A robust question-and-answer segment further allowed students to seek clarity on policies, rights, and reporting mechanisms.
A defining moment of the engagement was the induction of 50 students as Campus Champions. These students were selected and trained as peer advocates tasked with promoting awareness, supporting prevention efforts, and strengthening student-led campaigns against sexual harassment within the university community. 
The capacity-building segment equipped the Campus Champions with advocacy skills, organising strategies, and survivor-sensitive approaches necessary for sustained engagement across campus spaces. Additional sessions included digital platform engagement, post-training assessments, and reflective discussions aimed at reinforcing learning outcomes.
Speaking on the initiative, the Vice-Chancellor of Aletheia University, Professor Olukayode Dewumi Akinyemi, commended Gender Mobile for what he described as a timely and transformative intervention. He encouraged the newly trained Campus Champions to serve as responsible ambassadors of change and uphold the values of integrity, respect, and accountability.
The Founder of Aletheia University, Major-General (Dr.) S.A. Awosanya (Rtd), also expressed appreciation for the programme, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
Notably, the engagement at Aletheia University stands out as the first Gender Mobile Campus Organising Programme conducted in a university in the Southwest, further underscoring the organisation’s expanding reach and growing influence in advancing safer campus advocacy across Nigeria.
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