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alleviation
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Sanwo-Olu takes front lead in care of vulnerable groups, launches SWIP Initiative
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday vowed to take the lead in the care of orphans, children with special needs, the elders, the mentally challenged, and other vulnerable groups in the state to give hope and make life meaningful to them.
03/02/2022
Budget: Obasa tasks Sanwo-Olu on poverty alleviation projects
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, has urged Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to focus more on intense projects geared towards alleviating poverty in the state.
27/11/2021
WAPA empowers survivors of domestic violence, indigent in Surulere, Apapa Communities
As part of efforts to reduce poverty in Lagos State, the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has empowered survivors of domestic violence and the indigent in Apapa, Surulere and Igamu Communities with functional trade tools to boost their financial status eroded by abusive matrimony.
02/10/2021
LASG empowers 225 military officers’ wives
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has empowered 225 military officers' wives in a short-term skills acquisition programme as part of a women emancipation process geared towards economic growth.
27/08/2021
WAPA strengthens partnership with women-focused NGOs
Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has further strengthened its alliance with 200 representatives from various women-focused NGOs across Lagos State, as part of efforts to alleviate the economic plight of women residents in the State.
17/07/2021
LASG calls for more action on menstrual awareness
As the world celebrates the year 2021 Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has called for more concerted efforts in increasing public awareness about proper hygiene during menstruation among the female gender.
30/05/2021
Commissioner applauds FG/LASG collaboration on poverty alleviation
Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke, has applauded the ongoing collaboration between the Federal and Lagos State Governments to reduce the rate of poverty in the country, saying the partnership is yielding the expected positive results.
20/02/2021
We are determined to stamp out Gender-Based Violence in Lagos – Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu
…Unveils Activities To Mark 16 Days Of Activism Against GBV Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on…
25/11/2020
Lagos Govt empowers 200 vulnerable children household
The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, on Thursday, empowered 200 households of Orphans and Vulnerable…
25/09/2020
