Lagos Organises Social Protection Stakeholders’ Sensitization, Advocacy Campaign

To consolidate the gains of its social intervention initiatives, the Lagos state government has organised the Social Protection Stakeholders’ Sensitization and Advocacy Campaign tagged IBILE SP Campaign. A brainchild of the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget’s Social Protection Coordinating Department, in collaboration with Socio-Functional MDAs and UNICEF, the campaign toured the five divisions of […]

To consolidate the gains of its social intervention initiatives, the Lagos state government has organised the Social Protection Stakeholders’ Sensitization and Advocacy Campaign tagged IBILE SP Campaign.

A brainchild of the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget’s Social Protection Coordinating Department, in collaboration with Socio-Functional MDAs and UNICEF, the campaign toured the five divisions of the State (Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe -IBILE) to increase awareness about the Social Protection interventions.

Kicking off the campaign in the Ikeja Division at the Ojodu LCDA, stakeholders called for renewed partnerships to ensure that the government’s various interventions are harnessed by vulnerable groups who need them.

Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget (MEPB), Hon. Ope George, described the event as a significant milestone in the collective efforts to uplift the most vulnerable and marginalized through the lens of Coordinated Social Protection Measures(SPMs) and effective targeting process for delivery of these measures.

Represented by his Wealth Creation and Employment counterpart, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, George reiterated that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has continually demonstrated its commitment to uplifting the vulnerable.

He stressed that no single entity can achieve the goals of Social Protection in isolation, as they require a coordinated approach from all stakeholders.

He said: “We must appreciate the governor for his vision and passion for human capital development. We are also grateful to the accounting officers of social functional MDAs as well as UNICEF for their consistent support. This is a testament to our shared partnership. Together, we can better the lots of our people by achieving inclusive economic growth.”

In her remarks, the Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Cecilia Bolaji Dada, highlighted some of the social interventions that her Ministry has delivered.

She revealed that the Ministry has empowered artisans by sourcing names from the State Single Social Register. With this, she noted that women and youths have been trained in several life-sustaining skills.

Also speaking, Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Hon. Bolaji Ogunlende said the Ministry has continued to deliver youth-centred programmes to ensure that Lagos youths are self-reliant.

While giving an overview of the PLUS inclusion in the THEMES PLUS Agenda and the concept of Social Protection, the Director of the Social Protection Coordinating Department, Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, Mrs Oluwakemi Gabadeen Adedeji stressed that the government is deeply passionate about the citizens’ welfare of citizens, particularly vulnerable.

She noted that the Social Protection Policy was approved by the State Executive Council to coordinate the government’s social interventions to serve residents better.

Adeleke emphasised that through periodic assessment, the Lagos State Single Social Register would be updated, noting that transparency is key in implementing these social interventions.