- COWLSO Invests ₦234m in Lagos Schools, Targets Special Needs Education
- Reaches 48 Schools in 4 Years
- According to her, the first phase of the intervention in 2022/2023 covered 12 schools with ₦49.8 million
The First Lady of Lagos State, Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to inclusive education, as interventions by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials continue to expand across public schools, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Speaking during the 2026 schools intervention programme held at her office, the First Lady revealed that the initiative has invested over ₦234 million in 48 schools between 2022 and 2026, with a strong focus on improving learning conditions for children with special needs.
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She explained that the programme, implemented through the COWLSO Schools Committee, was designed to identify critical gaps in the education sector and support government efforts, particularly in inclusive education.
According to her, the first phase of the intervention in 2022/2023 covered 12 schools with ₦49.8 million, followed by another 12 schools in 2023/2024 with ₦60 million.
“In this third phase, Project 3.0, we have scaled up our impact by supporting 24 schools with interventions valued at ₦124.457 million, bringing the total investment to ₦234.257 million,” she said.
The 2026 phase targeted schools across the six education districts in Lagos, including 12 primary and 12 secondary inclusive schools.
Dr. sanwo-Olu said the interventions go beyond basic support, covering classroom renovations, provision of potable water, fencing, beds for boarding facilities, science laboratory equipment, ICT centres and other specialised learning materials suited for students with disabilities.
She stressed that the effort reflects a broader goal of ensuring that no child is left behind, noting that inclusive education remains central to the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu under the THEMES Plus agenda.
The First Lady also called on school administrators to properly maintain the facilities to ensure long-term impact for students.
Earlier, the Coordinator of the COWLSO Schools Committee, Anike Adekanye, described the initiative as a deeply personal commitment to improving education standards across the state.
She noted that the programme has evolved over three phases, delivering critical infrastructure and targeted support to schools, with the current phase focusing specifically on inclusive institutions catering to children with visual, hearing and other special needs.
Adekanye added that the projects were inspired by firsthand experiences within schools and driven by a desire to improve the learning environment for vulnerable children.
She assured that funds allocated to the interventions were properly utilised, with continuous monitoring in place to ensure the facilities are maintained and serve their intended purpose.
