Tijani Olasunkanmi (left); Adeniran Ogunbawo; Hon. Aliyu Matthew; Agharese Onaghise; Osen Iyahen; Mayor Ameen Apanishile; Oreofe Ekundayo; Joy Dawaki; Gbola Sobande; Oyedele James; Rahaman Fagbolade at the commissioning ceremony in Lagos. Photo: The Guardian
A newly established non-governmental organisation, the SlumPact Initiative, has officially launched its operations in Nigeria, pledging a commitment to transforming informal settlements and driving inclusive development across the country.
The group, according to a statement on Sunday, enters Nigeria’s development space at a critical time when millions of citizens residing in slum environments continue to battle severe socio-economic challenges, including substandard housing, deplorable healthcare access, high unemployment rates, and systemic social exclusion.
Speaking at the official launch of the non-profit organisation, the Founder of the SlumPact Initiative, Prof. Davies Adeloye, stated that the group’s primary mandate is to bridge the widening gap between overlooked populations and sustainable economic opportunities.
Adeloye said, “Our initiative is not just about addressing poverty but also about unlocking potential, amplifying voices, and fostering dignity within communities that are often overlooked.
