LAGOS WAPA CALLS FOR STRONGER HUMANITARIAN ACTION TO PROTECT HUMAN DIGNITY
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has called for stronger collaboration and sustained humanitarian action to protect vulnerable residents, particularly women, children, and disadvantaged families across the State.
The Honourable Commissioner, Hon. (Mrs.) Bolaji Cecilia Dada, made the call during the Ministry’s World Humanitarian Day awareness walk held recently at the Ikeja City Mall bus stop, down to the House of Assembly and the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, under the theme, “Act for Humanity: Calls for Stronger Action to Protect Human Dignity in Lagos State.”
The Commissioner emphasised that humanitarian service begins with recognising the dignity of every individual and taking practical steps to protect those in vulnerable situations. She noted that although the Ministry remains committed to implementing programmes that promote women’s development, child welfare and poverty alleviation, the collective efforts of registered women-focused Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are essential to extending support to disadvantaged individuals and ensuring that no one is left behind.
Dada commended the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for his continued support for humanitarian initiatives, women’s development, and poverty alleviation programmes across the state.
The Commissioner also appreciated the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Rianat Ajibike Onigbanjo, for her leadership and commitment to advancing the Ministry’s mandate. She further commended the directors and members of staff, particularly the Director of the NGO Unit, Mrs. Itunu Babarinde and her team, for their dedication to coordinating the awareness walk and strengthening partnerships between the government and registered women-focused NGOs.
She equally acknowledged the contributions of participating NGOs and CSOs, describing their commitment to humanitarian service as a valuable complement to the efforts of the Lagos State Government. She also appreciated members of the press for helping to raise public awareness and promote humanitarian values, while urging all stakeholders to move beyond symbolic gestures by embracing practical interventions, sustained collaboration and initiatives that protect the rights and dignity of vulnerable members of society.
The Commissioner encouraged participants to translate the message of the awareness walk into meaningful action by strengthening partnerships, supporting humanitarian programmes, and remaining committed to the welfare of disadvantaged individuals and communities.
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