Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Bolaji Dada

March 8, 2026

IWD: WAPA calls for deliberate actions to safeguard, empower women, girls

IWD is celebrated every March 8 across the world to recognise the role of women in society.

Bolaji Dada (Credit: Leadership )
January 30, 2026

Lagos govt empowers over 1,100 women, youths with digital skills, Android phones

The commissioner said participants were trained in digital marketing, online visibility and customer engagement, and were supported with Android smartphones.

Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA)
August 2, 2025

Lagos restates commitment to women, youth empowerment

Ms Oshinlaja praised WAPA for the valuable training she received in the craft of tie and dye.

Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
April 29, 2025

My administration spent N10 billion on empowerment in five years: Sanwo-Olu 

Mr Sanwo-Olu said the initiative was deliberate to uplift young entrepreneurs and support them with the needed tools to start their businesses.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
January 14, 2025

Lagos women affairs ministry optimistic of greater feats in 2025

Ms Dada said, “Every achievement we have made in this ministry is not by human power but by the grace of God.’’

Lagos State Women Affairs Ministry
December 25, 2024

WAPA urges Nigerian women to be kind to less privileged

While wishing women a joyous celebration, the commissioner said it is a time for reflection, gratitude and unity.

Gathering of women 
February 6, 2024

Lagos trains IDPs, asylum-seekers in short-term skills

“I’m happy and thankful for the opportunity extended to us (foreigners) to be part of this training.’’

Lagos State logo
September 14, 2023

No woman will be left behind in Lagos: Commissioner

Mrs Dada gave the assurance while speaking to newsmen on resumption of duty on Wednesday in Lagos.

Bolaji Dada (Credit: Leadership )
September 4, 2023
Mudashiru Obasa
August 29, 2023

Obasa explain why Lagos assembly refused to confirm Sanwo-Olu’s 17 commissioner-nominees: Okei-Odumakin

“Such a rejection is an unprecedented development in Lagos since 1999,” stated Joe Okei-Odumakin.

Lagos 10th House of Assembly speaker, Mudashiru Obasa with Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu