The First Woman of Lagos State, Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has actually reaffirmed the state federal government’s dedication to inclusive education as the Committee of Spouses of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) deepens its intervention throughout public schools. She made this understood throughout the presentation of instructional materials to chosen inclusive schools at the 2026 edition of the effort held in her workplace.
Sanwo-Olu divulged that COWLSO has invested over 234 million in 48 schools in between 2022 and 2026, targeting crucial spaces in the education sector and complementing government efforts, particularly for kids with special requirements. “COWLSO has actually invested over 234 million in 48 schools between 2022 and 2026,” she said, noting that the intervention shows a continual commitment to inclusive knowing.
Providing a breakdown, she explained that the maiden stage of the program in 2022/2023 impacted 12 schools with 49.8 million, followed by another 12 schools with 60 million in 2023/2024. “In this third stage, Task 3.0, we have actually scaled up our impact by supporting 24 schools with interventions valued at 124.457 million, bringing the total investment to 234.257 million across the three phases,” she added.
According to the First Lady, the 2026 beneficiaries– consisting of 12 main and 12 secondary schools– were picked from the six education districts in Lagos. She highlighted that the interventions consist of class renovations, arrangement of safe and clean water, fencing, boarding facilities, science lab equipment, ICT centres, and specialised discovering products developed for students with specials needs. She worried that inclusive education remains central to the styles Plus Agenda of Guv Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, including that “no kid ought to be left.”
Earlier, the Planner of the COWLSO Schools Committee, Anike Adekanye, described the intervention as a “mission of the heart,” driven by a commitment to enhancing learning environments. She kept in mind that Project 3.0 specifically targeted inclusive schools for kids with visual and hearing problems and other unique requirements. Adekanye likewise assured that funds were carefully used with rigorous monitoring systems in location, while advising school administrators to sustain the facilities for long-lasting impact.