UNICEF Warns of Funding Cuts' Impact on Children's Rights in Lagos, Seeks Lawmakers' Commitments

UNICEF representative Funmi Ogundar and Chief of UNICEF Lagos, Celin Lafoucrier, appealed to Lagos lawmakers for concrete commitments to safeguard children's rights in the face of global funding cuts. They highlighted the potential devastating impact on child services, education, and healthcare, emphasizing the urgent need for support to prevent millions of additional child deaths by 2030.

Lafoucrier stressed the importance of prioritizing children's well-being and urged lawmakers to make specific time-bound commitments to improve infrastructure, education, and healthcare services for underserved communities in Lagos.