Lagos pledges stronger protection, welfare for children in orphanage

News Agency of Nigeria

This article describes how the Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening child protection and improving conditions in orphanage homes through stricter regulation, oversight, and collaboration with care providers. At a stakeholder meeting, officials emphasized the need for professional standards, accountability, and compliance to ensure children receive safe, nurturing environments with access to education, healthcare, and psychosocial support, while also highlighting efforts to prevent abuse, improve case management, and explore transitional support for youth aging out of care.