Lagos Mark Day Of Di Girl Child

Lagos State Government through Innovate Eko Mentorship Series mark 2025 International Day of di Girl Child with impactful mentorship wey hold for Dolphin Senior High School, Lagos Island. Di programme gather top female public officials, educators, and administrators wey don make name for Lagos education and governance sectors. Among di mentors be Cecilia Dada (Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation), Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya (Special Adviser to Governor on SDGs), Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite (Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education), Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye (Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University of Education), and Mrs. Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade (Executive Secretary, Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy). Dem deliver motivational talks from dia personal journeys, inspire girls to dream big, chase dia goals with courage and focus.

Mrs. Dada tell di girls make dem no limit themselves because na girl dem be, advise dem to build self-esteem and learn skills for better future. Mrs. Dokunmu-Adegbite yan say every girl get power to change di world through education, especially for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths (STEAM). Prof. Lafiaji-Okuneye clear say success no be by gender but by skill and competence, encourage girls to pursue science careers. Mrs. Agbaje-Okunade urge girls to take lead for community development. Plus, Dr. Oluwatoni Adeyemi talk about personal hygiene, menstrual care, and healthy lifestyle. Mr. Opeyemi Eniola hail Governor Sanwo-Olu for supporting inclusive education wey dey empower both boys and girls for Lagos State. Di event na big motivation for girls to shine and achieve big things.