The Lagos State Government has expanded vocational training, empowerment initiatives and gender-based violence response mechanisms as part of efforts to improve the welfare of vulnerable residents across the state.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Cecilia Dada, made this known during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja.
Dada said the ministry had intensified interventions targeted at women, young adults, widows, persons living with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda.
According to her, WAPA remains committed to promoting gender equality, strengthening family systems, alleviating poverty and enhancing the quality of life of disadvantaged residents through inclusive and community-based programmes.
She noted that the ministry has significantly scaled up its skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development initiatives to equip young adults with practical vocational skills, improve employability and encourage economic self-reliance.
The Commissioner explained that the empowerment programmes were designed to create sustainable livelihoods, reduce unemployment and provide opportunities for residents to contribute meaningfully to the state’s socio-economic development.
Dada further revealed that strategic partnerships with development partners, civil society organisations, community stakeholders and faith-based groups have strengthened the implementation and reach of the ministry’s interventions.
She added that the collaborations have enhanced the impact of various programmes aimed at poverty alleviation, women’s empowerment, youth development and the protection of vulnerable groups across Lagos State.
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