LAGOS BEGINS SECOND PHASE OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and in partnership with Africa HCD Plus, has commenced the second phase of its Women Empowerment Programme, aimed at deepening financial inclusion and economic resilience for women across underserved communities in the State.
Designed to empower residents, particularly women, with practical knowledge on financial planning, digital banking, savings culture, and access to formal financial services, the initiative will equip participants with the tools needed to make informed financial decisions, build sustainable livelihoods, and contribute meaningfully to local economic growth.
The outreach, which is part of the State’s broader Human Capital Development strategy, has empowered 400 women across selected underserved areas, targeting grassroots communities in Surulere, Papa Ashafa in Agege, as well as Ijede and Agura-Gberigbe in Ikorodu.
Beneficiaries were sensitised with practical knowledge on budgeting, savings culture, digital banking, financial planning, and access to micro-credit facilities. The outreach also emphasised the importance of safe investment options and how to leverage technology for smarter money management and long-term financial stability.
While partners private institutions like Opay and Cowrywise provided on-the-spot account registration and digital wallet onboarding, government agencies such as the Lagos State Resident Registration Agency (LASRRA), Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy, and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) were also on ground to offer critical citizen services, including resident enrollment, health insurance registration, climate adaptation awareness, and National Identity Numbers verification.
The initiative, designed to serve as a platform for onboarding beneficiaries to various social support systems and enhancing their financial resilience, will also bridge the financial inclusion gap in underserved areas, ensuring no one is left behind in the State’s drive for economic resilience and prosperity.
These multi-sectoral collaborations ensured a holistic outreach that not only advanced financial inclusion but also strengthened access to essential social protection services for community members.