The state government of Lagos, Nigeria has introduced an economic strengthening initiative to support households caring for orphans and vulnerable children, according to this article from PM News Nigeria. The program is aimed at ensuring economic sustainability for these households, in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on poverty alleviation.
"According to the commissioner, the state government knew that not having a means of economic sustainability did not only have a devastating emotional and financial effect on already vulnerable households, but that the situation was also capable of exposing the individual to several risks such as early marriages, child labour, deep debt profile, vulnerability to health issues and a cycle of multi generational poverty."