The Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Department (WAPA) is dedicated to poverty alleviation among vulnerable populations, women's empowerment, gender equality, skills acquisition training, livelihood support and community engagement the council's chief adviser on policy initiatives and programme execution focused on youths, children, women and low-income families.

Vision

An Ikorodu North where no woman, child or vulnerable family is left behind.

Mission

To empower women, alleviate poverty among vulnerable populations, and deliver livelihood, welfare and protection support across Ikorodu North.

Head of Unit

Head of Unit

Position:

What This Means For You

• Skills acquisition and microfinance support for women and vulnerable residents
• Relief material distribution for families facing hardship
• Support services for victims of gender-based violence
• Social welfare support for elderly women, widows and at-risk groups

1. Where We Are Now

The department currently runs livelihood support, microfinance and skills acquisition programmes, distributes relief materials to vulnerable families, and provides welfare and protection support for women and at-risk groups.

2. What We Do Now

Functions & Key Areas of Focus

• Poverty Alleviation implements welfare and support initiatives for economically challenged families and vulnerable individuals
• Livelihood Support Programme offers training, skills acquisition and income development opportunities
• Microfinance Programme provides access to small loans and financial services for vulnerable populations
• Relief Materials Distribution distributes foodstuff and other essential items to vulnerable community members
• Women Empowerment vocational training and entrepreneurship, leadership and decision-making participation, and support for women-owned businesses with startup kits, tools and advisory services
• Social Welfare and Protection supports elderly women, widows and other at-risk groups through targeted interventions
• Awareness Campaigns promotes women's health, reproductive rights and family wellbeing
• Advocacy combats gender-based violence and provides support services for victims

3. Where We Intend to Be

The department is working toward wider microfinance access and more frequent skills acquisition intakes, so more women and vulnerable families can move from relief support toward sustainable income.

Support Is Available

If you or someone you know needs support skills training, microfinance, relief assistance or protection services this department is here to help.