The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to advancing the rights, education, and well-being of the girl-child, pledging continued investment in initiatives that help girls “thrive, dream, and lead.”
Speaking at the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child celebration held at Dansol High School, Agidingbi, Ikeja, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Kemi Ogunyemi, who was represented at the event, said the Sanwo-Olu administration remains dedicated to building an environment where girls can realise their full potential.
She described this year’s theme, “Empowering the 21st-Century Girl,” as a reflection of the state’s vision to raise confident, educated, and healthy young women capable of shaping the future.
“A girl who understands her body and prioritises hygiene is better positioned to make informed decisions about her well-being and her future,” Ogunyemi said. “True wellness goes beyond the absence of disease — it’s about physical, mental, and social balance. Your health is your power.”
She encouraged girls to embrace self-love, resist exploitation, and aspire to leadership while promoting fairness and inclusion.
The event convener, Adejumoke Ladejobi, emphasised the importance of recognising every girl’s value and purpose. “We are here to remind you to love your bodies, know your worth, and stand for something meaningful,” she said.
Also speaking, Chairperson of the Police Officers’ Wives Association, Risqat Jimoh, highlighted the links between empowerment, education, and access to basic health resources. “No girl should have to miss school because of her period. Her education and dreams must not be interrupted by stigma or lack of support,” she said.
The Lagos State Government reaffirmed that empowering girls through education, health, and opportunity remains central to its vision for sustainable development, ensuring that every girl in Lagos has the tools and confidence to lead, innovate, and inspire.
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