The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), led by the First Lady of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has donated household and essential items valued at ₦60 million to 11 orphanage homes across the state.
Gatekeepers News reports that the donation covers a wide range of relief materials, including cheques designated for educational support and the purchase of medications for children in some of the beneficiary homes.
Speaking during the sixth edition of the initiative, held at the Banquet Hall of the First Lady’s Office in Alausa, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed COWLSO’s commitment to supporting vulnerable children and underserved communities. She said the programme reflects “compassion, unity, and the collective responsibility to care for the less privileged.”
According to her, since the initiative began in 2020, more than 70 orphanage homes have benefitted from financial assistance and essential supplies worth several millions of naira.
She noted that the programme has grown significantly over the years, increasing from an initial ₦5.5 million intervention in 2020 to ₦60 million in 2026, a development she said demonstrates a stronger commitment to social welfare and inclusion.
Sanwo-Olu explained that the selection of beneficiary homes followed a “rigorous and transparent process” conducted by a 33-member committee drawn from the five IBILE divisions—Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos, and Epe. She added that the process involved structured assessments to ensure fairness and maximum impact.
Items distributed included smart televisions, deep freezers, standing fans, washing machines, air conditioners, generators, gas cookers, mattresses and pillows, 5KVA inverters, canopies, as well as food items, beverages, toiletries, and soaps.
She stressed that the donations were carefully tailored to meet the specific needs of each home, aimed at improving living conditions, operational efficiency, and the overall well-being of residents.
The First Lady commended members of the committee, IBILE group heads, and the central coordinating team, particularly Coordinator Mrs. Azeezat Ibijoke Tijani and Secretary Mrs. Bukola Sarat Akinloye, for their dedication to the project’s success.
She also praised caregivers and orphanage administrators for their commitment, describing them as “builders of hope and shapers of the future.”
Reaffirming COWLSO’s mission, Sanwo-Olu pledged sustained investment in people-focused initiatives that improve the lives of vulnerable residents in Lagos State. She also urged stakeholders in government, the private sector, and civil society to work together toward building a more inclusive society where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
The beneficiary homes include Brainy Kid Foundation, Ipaja; House of Mercy Children’s Home, Egbeda; Poget Care Homes Foundation, Badagry; Friends of Beth Torrey Home, Amuwo Odofin; Child of Life Line, Ikorodu; Lagos State Government Rehabilitation and Training Centre, Majidun; Shayofunmi Care Agency, Ikorodu West LCDA; Echoes of Mercy and Hope Foundation, Maryland; Street Child Care & Welfare, Yaba; Cerebral Palsy Centre, Ibeju-Lekki; and Destiny Trust Homes, Bogije.
