Lagos seeks more social inclusion to make society conducive

The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, has said there is need for social inclusion that cuts across every strata.

He added that such would make society more conducive for all and sundry to live.

Ogunlende said, “This is the reason why Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu added Social Inclusion as a developmental pillar to the T.H.E.M.E.S plus Agenda.

“It is to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their background, is given a sense of belonging in Lagos State.”

The commissioner stated this at the the grand opening of the Home Cinema for the Lagos State Motherless Home (Lions Village), presented by Triangle Nigeria in Lekki.

Ogunlende urged other public spirited individuals and organisations to emulate Triangle Nigeria by coming to the aid of the underprivileged as government alone could not do it,

The commissioner described the project as “laudable, incredible, giant stride and breaking the glass ceiling.”

He added, “the Ministry of Youth and Social Development will continue to partner individuals and organisations in the area this social inclusion. This is a listening government ready to listen to the public. The event of today should spark conversation on how to better the lot of the downtrodden in our society.”

The Permanent Secretary, Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu commended Triangle Nigeria for identifying with the motherless children by presenting the Home Cinema to them which would make them have a sense of belonging like their counterparts in the regular family.

Speaking on behalf of Triangle Nigeria, co-founder, Mr Kehinde Awoyinfa, said the idea of presenting Home Cinema was borne out of the desire to use technology to connect people and make a positive difference in their lives as part of the activities to mark the fifth year anniversary of the organisation.