The Lagos Island Connect (LIC), established in 2019, is a network of NGOs comprising civil society organisations within the Lagos Island and its environs, namely Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO), New Nigeria Foundation (NNF) Women’s Consortium of Nigeria (WOCON), Lagos State Youth Ambassadors, AIESEC, Freedom Park, CSR-in-Action, Vibrant Girls Development Initiative, Qamarh Foundation, Onikan Youth Association, Lagos Gist, etc. Its primary goals are to identify, tap and optimally harness the potential of the youth of Lagos Island in such a way as to strike a balance between the individual quality of life and their meaningful contribution to the community and the nation.
The LASG Office of the SDGs (OSDGs&I) and Investment is an initiative structured to not only facilitate the government’s contribution to the achievement of the SDGs, but to deliberately attempt to attract investments that are capable of achieving global development goals and that will positively impact on the lives of Lagosians.
Developing issues across the world have emphasised the implicit role that partnerships play in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. They are an essential approach to making any agenda a reality. Consequently, as part of the resounding strategy to strengthen the means of SDGs implementation, build and enhance partnerships with diverse stakeholders through coordinated policies, the Office of Sustainable Development Goals & Investment has partnered the Lagos Island Connect (LIC) to deliver some initiatives that will improve the socio-economic environment for the acceleration of inclusive growth in the State. The Office of the SDGs & Investment will be adopting the prospect of this partnership to accentuate its dedication to expanding sustainability concepts across all ages.
This partnership between the two bodies has birthed three comprehensive outreach programs that identify the immediate areas of intervention for local communities. These initiatives which are to be piloted on Lagos Island are focused on establishing a better lifestyle for the people.