Governor Sanwo-Olu Advocates for Increased Investment in Education and Vocational Training for Marginalized Citizens
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasized the need for greater investment to ensure that marginalized communities have access to education and vocational training.
Lois Udoye 
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasized the need for greater investment to ensure that marginalized communities have access to education and vocational training. This call was made on Thursday during the closing event of the "Leave No One Behind" initiative, held at the Correctional Centre for Girls in Idi-Araba.
Represented by the Commissioner for Economic Budget and Planning, Ope George, the governor highlighted the importance of the initiative, which was spearheaded by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Social Development. The project aims to equip 20,000 women and girls with skills in waste recycling.
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"The 'Leave No One Behind' initiative has set a significant example, but our mission is far from complete," Sanwo-Olu stated. "We must persist in advocating for and implementing policies that support the circular economy. It is crucial that we continue to invest in the education and skill development of marginalized communities to ensure a future where no one is left behind. To the girls and women who have completed this program, I say, you are the future of Lagos."
During the event, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, reported that the pilot phase of the initiative had positively impacted the lives of approximately 100 women and girls. He expressed hope that the program would eventually scale up to reach 20,000 participants, providing them with valuable skills and opportunities for business development.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Mrs. Titilayo Oshodi, also spoke at the event. She emphasized that innovative circular economic practices could lead to wealth and job creation while also reducing carbon emissions. These benefits, she stressed, should extend to those living in marginalized communities.
The European Institute for Gender Equality defines marginalized individuals as those who, due to various personal characteristics such as gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or economic status, are at risk of facing multiple forms of discrimination within a given culture, context, or historical background.
