Lagos initiates construction of multi-purpose centre


In its bid to provide succour for women experiencing challenges in different areas in the state, the Lagos State government has initiated the construction of a multipurpose centre.
L-R: Secretary to State Government, Tunji Bello; Dr. Commissioner for Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation, Lola Akande;  WAPA Permanent Secretary, Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation Abiola Liadi and Women leader, All Progressive Congress, (APC) Jumoke Okoya-Thomas at the groundbreaking event
The centre, which is located in Agidingbi, Ikeja, is being constructed by the state government as part of efforts to achieve some of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) pertaining to the empowerment/welfare of women and girls as well as poverty eradication.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the project during the week, Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, reiterated that the construction of the centre was an affirmation of his administration’s commitment to social inclusion, empowerment, and protection of women.

Ambode, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello, assured women in the state that the multipurpose centre will be speedily completed.
“Let me use this opportunity to assure all our women of this administration’s commitment to ensure equal opportunity for all, irrespective of gender differences. We will also sustain the campaign against all kinds of gender-based abuse and violence by strengthening the capacity of relevant government institutions to bring perpetrators of these heinous crimes to justice,” Ambode said.
In a message, the wife of the governor, Bolanle Ambode, who was represented by Dr Arinola Oluwo, said when the centre becomes operational, the one-stop-centre which would house another skill acquisition centre, a care-giver training institute, as well as event centre would have tremendous impact on the lives of women and girls.
While welcoming the guests, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Lola Akande, described the women multipurpose centre as another milestone in the series of creative and sustainable efforts of the current administration in the state.

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