Lagos, South Africa, 10 others to participate in Carter Centre’s Programme

By Adeola Ogunrinde

Lagos State, South Africa and 10 other cities around the world have been picked among the 300 cities that competed to participate in the Carter Centre’s Inform Women, Transform Live Campaign.

This was disclosed by the Secretary to Lagos State government, Mrs Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin who represented governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday at a press briefing.

Sanwo-Olu said: “It is pertinent to note that other cities participating include Atlanta, Georgia; Amman, Jordan; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cape Town, South Africa; Chicago, Illinois; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Dhaka North, Bangladesh; Dublin, Ireland and Guatemala City among others. They are also launching their campaigns simultaneously today in line with Carter Centre’s directive.”

The governor said the City of Lagos ‘Inform Women, Transform Lives Campaign’ is basically to ensure that women could seek and receive information from all tiers of governments irrespective of their status, tribe and religion.

“Our Campaign theme in the City of Lagos is ‘Gender Equality and Inclusivity’ and we will raise awareness on where and how women can easily get information about city services that would benefit them.”

As the State kicks off the campaign, the governor said he would count on all as a critical stakeholder to create the needed awareness for the programme in order to fully make the difference in the lives of women.

“The Carter Center is a non-governmental organization helping to improve the life of people in more than 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy and human rights; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care.
The Carter Centre was founded in 1982 by Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and his wife, Mrs. Rosalyn Carter.

“The Foundation is committed to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering”, said Sanwo-Olu.

Western Post reports that two months ago, Lagos participated in the Carter Centre competition with other 300 Cities across the globe.