The Lagos State Government has shut down five orphanages in the past year for child rights violations, including baby trafficking offenses.
Youth and Social Development Commissioner Mobolaji Ogunlende disclosed this during Tuesday's 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing, marking Governor Sanwo-Olu's second anniversary.
Key revelations:
Facilities breached the 2015 Child Rights Law
Dedicated monitoring team conducts regular inspections
Over 4,000 youths trained in vocational skills annually
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"We're protecting society's most vulnerable," Ogunlende stated. "Any orphanage involved in unwholesome practices like baby trafficking will face sanctions."
The commissioner highlighted the state's dual approach:
Regulatory Enforcement: Strict oversight of childcare facilities
Youth Empowerment: Training programs in tailoring, fish farming, and ICT
"Our vocational initiatives have made 4,000+ youths self-reliant,"* he added, emphasizing the government's commitment to child welfare and youth development.
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