Sanwo-Olu’s wife challenges parents on moral upbringing
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has advised parents to guide their children along moral and spiritual paths, noting that proper upbringing remains key to building a better
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has advised parents to guide their children along moral and spiritual paths, noting that proper upbringing remains key to building a better society.
She gave the advice at the 2026 Lagos State Family Easter Fiesta at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, where children from diverse backgrounds gathered to celebrate with the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Family.
The event featured a unique approach as the governor’s wife engaged the children through storytelling, sitting with them in a circle to narrate the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
She said despite His good work, Jesus Christ was loved and rejected, urging the children to understand the true meaning of Easter beyond festivities.
Mrs Sanwo-Olu encouraged parents to teach their children about Christian seasons, noting that such knowledge would help shape their character and moral values.
“Our children must understand the significance of events surrounding Easter,” she stressed.
She said Easter symbolised kindness, forgiveness and spreading the message of God’s goodness, adding that with Christ, children could live with confidence, courage and joy.
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Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Ali-Balogun, called on parents and school authorities to sensitise children to the dangers of vices such as cultism, bullying and drug abuse.
He advocated responsible use of social media, limiting it mainly to academic purposes.
Director of Protocol in the Office of the Governor’s Wife, Bukola Gbajabiamila, welcomed participants and advised the children to be safety-conscious while enjoying the activities lined up for the celebration.
He commended the Governor’s Family for sustaining the annual event, which brings together children, including those with special needs, as well as elderly citizens from care homes, to promote love, unity and inclusion.
In a short exhortation, the Venerable Opeyemi Victor Adeyemo of St. John’s Anglican Church, Araromi, Apapa, encouraged the children to embrace the message of Easter, centred on love, hope and victory.
He cited the biblical account in Matthew 28:6–8, reminding them that the resurrection of Jesus Christ signifies new life and joy for believers.
Using simple illustrations, the cleric likened the stone at the tomb to life’s challenges, assuring the children that just as the stone was rolled away, God is able to help them overcome difficulties.
He urged them to trust God always and share love with others.
