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Support for Vulnerable and Less Privileged Children Initiative (SULPCHILD) has opened its Lagos office and launched the SULPCHILD Children’s Outreach Programme (SCOP), with a call for stronger collaboration to improve the welfare of vulnerable children.
The initiative, led by its Chairperson and Founding Visioneer, Chief Florence Okonkwo, officially commenced operations in Lagos with an outreach programme held at Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki.
Speaking to one of the national television stations in Nigeria from London during the ceremony on Thursday, September 17, 2026, Okonkwo said the development marked the beginning of a journey aimed at ensuring that every child has access to opportunities regardless of family background or economic circumstances.
According to her, SULPCHILD was founded on the belief that every child deserves a fair chance in life.
“Today marks the beginning of that journey. It is a day to move from an idea to action and to officially begin building a platform that puts vulnerable children first,” she said.
As part of the SCOP launch, SULPCHILD distributed school bags and exercise books to selected indigent pupils from four pilot schools in the Ibeju-Lekki area.
The beneficiary schools were RCM Primary School, Awoyaya; Community Primary School, Lakowe; Iwerekun Community Junior High School, Lakowe; and Iwerekun Community Senior High School.
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Okonkwo said the school materials might appear insignificant, but could make a meaningful difference to children who struggle to afford basic educational supplies.
She noted that providing such items could boost the pupils’ confidence, encourage them to remain in school and give them a sense of belonging among their peers.
The ceremony was attended by the Special Guest of Honour, Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, Hon. Engr. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa; Education Secretary, Hon. Areh-Saliu Sakiru; representatives of the local government and Education Authority, community leaders, parents, teachers, partners and members of the media.
Speaking at the event, SULPCHILD President, Amb. Francisca N. Harry, said the opening of the Lagos office went beyond establishing a physical location, describing it as a platform for transforming compassion into practical support.
Harry reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to ensuring that no child is excluded from opportunities because of poverty, neglect, disability or other difficult circumstances.
She called for increased cooperation among families, schools, government agencies, businesses, philanthropists and communities to address challenges affecting vulnerable children.
According to the organisation, the opening of the office and launch of SCOP will serve as a foundation for broader interventions in education, healthcare, nutrition, inclusion, child welfare and youth development.
SULPCHILD said the initiative would continue to focus on practical interventions designed to improve the lives and prospects of vulnerable and less privileged children.
For the organisation, the launch signals the beginning of a wider effort to ensure that children receive the support and opportunities needed to thrive.
