SGBV: Sanwo-Olu’s wife to upgrade Lagos rehab centre

FILE: The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu

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The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday undertook a working visit to the Lagos State Rehabilitation and Training Centre, Ikorodu, promising an upgrade of the facility.

The visit was part of activities marking the 2025 global 16 Days of Activism Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, which ended on Wednesday.

The governor’s wife was received by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Dr. Oluwatoyin Oke-Osanyintolu, and other senior officials, who led her round the facility.

They described the visit as a significant morale booster for both staff and residents.

During the inspection, the management highlighted several operational challenges, including infrastructural deficits and staff welfare concerns.

In her remarks, Ibijoke commended the workforce for their dedication and reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to strengthening institutions that provide care, protection, and rehabilitation for vulnerable residents.

She noted that the centre would soon receive targeted upgrades designed to enhance service delivery, institutional efficiency, and staff well-being.

“This administration remains fully committed to protecting the dignity and well-being of every resident, especially those who depend on specialised support,” she said. “The issues raised today are receiving priority attention, and a renewed intervention is underway.”

The governor’s wife also visited two frontline civil society organisations—Vision Spring Initiative and the Community Women’s Rights Foundation—both located within the Igbogbo–Ikorodu axis, where she engaged with stakeholders working on gender equality, women’s rights, and social justice.

She also inspected the Juvenile Welfare Centre, Alakara, Mushin, a temporary shelter for displaced children awaiting family reunification, and assessed areas requiring government intervention to ensure their safety and shield them from abuse.

Ibijoke said the visits formed part of the state’s sustained advocacy to deepen collaboration between government and civil society in tackling SGBV, strengthening survivor support systems, and boosting community-level engagement.

The 16 Days of Activism Against SGBV is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness, improving institutional responses, and mobilising stakeholders to eliminate all forms of violence.

Gbenga has been covering Metro, politics and education beats for two years as a print and digital journalist

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