Sanwo-Olu Renews Commitment to Women’s Empowerment Drive Onigbanjo appreciated Sanwo-Olu for his consistent support of the ministry’s empowerment efforts Dr Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, explained that the programme aligns with the state’s vision of building an inclusive economy Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated his administration’s commitment to economic empowerment, with a focus on … Read more
Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), is set to uplift over 5,000 vulnerable individuals across the state. This initiative is part of the Federal Government’s Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NCARES) program, in collaboration with Lagos Cares DL 1.3, under the theme “Training for Livelihood … Read more
Heads of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) Departments in Lagos State’s LG/LCDAs has organized a Sensitisation Awareness Walk to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Drug Abuse. The event, held in Ikeja Local Government Area, aimed to raise awareness and promote collective action against these social ills. With the theme “SGBV? Not On … Read more
Lagos State Ministry for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has successfully concluded the Life Skill Economic Empowerment Programme (LEEP). This innovative initiative, held in collaboration with the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), aimed to equip parents of out-of-school children with essential skills and resources for economic independence. Commissioner Bolaji Dada praised the participants … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that 170 business owners in Lagos State have benefited from the Nigerian COVID-19 Action Recovery Economic Stimulus Programme (NG-CARES) under the Ministry of Women Affairs Poverty Alleviations (WAPA) Delivery Platform 1:3 which is targeted at alleviating the status of residents who were adversely affected by the pandemic. The Permanent Secretary of … Read more
The Lagos Women Affairs ministry held the 2022 Women Security and Peace Forum. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has held the Year 2022 Women Security and Peace Forum with the theme: “Strengthening Women’s Resilience and Leadership as a Path to Peace in Regions”, aimed … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has launched an initiative tagged: “Purple Project”. Eko Hot Blog reports that it is created to provide a platform to support and provide succour to victims/survivors of S3xual and Gender-Based Violence through the Family Social Services (FSS) and Heads of Departments of WAPA in … Read more
In a bid to strengthen the partnership with women-focused Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) on various initiatives that promote women’s safety and empowerment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has organised an interactive forum themed: “Know Your Government”, aimed at informing the public of the laudable … Read more
Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has organised a four-week short-term vocational skills acquisition training and empowerment programme for women in Omajuwa and Kosofe communities in Ikosi-Isheri LCDA. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the programme held at the Catholic Church of the Resurrection, Magodo, Mrs. Cecilia Bolaji Dada, Commissioner … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has empowered 250 women residents of Ajosepo Oke-Odo LCDA, a suburb of Alimosho Local Government Area, in nine tuition-free vocational training programmes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking during the closing ceremony of the four-week, short-term programme held at Deh-Best School, Ipaja, the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and … Read more
13,500 vulnerable women and youths resident have been empowered by the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has empowered 13,500 vulnerable women and youths resident in Lagos from Y2019 to date with various tuition-free empowerment … Read more
Measures have began to curb s3xual harassment in tertiary institutions EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Commissioner for WAPA, Mrs. Bolaji Dada, made the disclosure at a forum with the theme: “Domestication of S3xual Harassment Policy Using Gender Lenses in Tertiary Educational Institutions”, held at Alausa, Ikeja, and aimed at exploring avenues … Read more
WAPA has declared readiness to work with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Women Development and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has declared readiness to strengthen its collaboration with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) to alleviate the plight of refugees … Read more
LASG trains 250 vulnerable, indigent women in four riverine communities of OTO-AWORI LCDA …the training programme was designed to enhance the financial capacity and socio-economic status of participants. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Sultan Urges Muslims To Watch Out For Crescent Of Dhul-Hijjah Give Your House To Yahoo Boys, Spend 15 Yrs In Jail – EFCC To … Read more
WAPA, LASUBEB collaborate to empower parents of out of school children …the Commissioner informed that the training programmes are tuition-free, adding that over 10,000 trainees have graduated from the short-term programme since its commencement in 2019. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Buhari Nominates New RMAFC Chairman Senate Raises Alarm Over Terrorists Invasion In Kwara, Others JUST IN: … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has organised a four-week, short-term, skills acquisition training and empowerment programme for retiring civil servants in a bid to curb idleness as well as ensure their financial independence in retirement. Speaking at the training programme held recently at the Women Development Centre (WDC), Agege, … Read more
In fulfillment of the Lagos State Government’s pledge to eradicate poverty through the implementation of socio-economic empowerment programs, the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has trained and empowered participants drawn from Network of People with HIV/AIDS (NEPWHAM) in the State. The event, which was held at the Hematology Department field, LASUTH, marked … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. Cecilia Bolaji Dada has said that the time to take all issues concerning women in Lagos to the next level is now. She made the statement during a courtesy visit by Exco members of supervisors for Women Affairs and Poverty in the 57 Local Governments/Local … Read more