Lagos  Champions Collective Responsibility for Child Development, Education Support

Funmi Ogundare

The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to child welfare, quality education, and protection initiatives.

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government ( SSG), Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Sanwo-Olu described children as the state’s greatest assets, stressing the need for  parents, educators, and the broader society to join hands in raising responsible future leaders.

He spoke at the grand finale of the 2025 Children’s Day celebration held at the Police College Ground in Ikeja.

Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, however, called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to eliminate barriers hindering children’s access to quality education, healthcare, and overall well-being.

Alli-Balogun emphasised that the theme of this year’s event, ‘Children: Our Future and Our Responsibility’, was a timely reminder of the shared duty to invest in the next generation.

“Children are our greatest assets, and investing in them is investing in our future,” he said. “We must break down every barrier that prevents them from thriving.”