15/05/2026
It was a huge success!
The 2026 International Social Work Day Conference hosted by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth & Social Development in collaboration with NASoW Lagos Chapter was impactful, inspiring and truly memorable.
We were honoured by the presence of distinguished dignitaries including:
• The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Youth & Social Development, Hon. Mobolaji Abubakar Ogunlende
• The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth & Social Development, Pharm. (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu
• The National president of NASoW, Alhaji M. B. Mustapha
• Royal father of the day, His Royal Highness, Oba Lukman Kuoye, the Olu of Imasaye and Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
• The immediate past president of NASoW and Chairman Board of Trustees South-West, Elder Nathaniel Kolawole
• The National PRO, Mr. Musliudeen Adebayo
• The NASoW Chairman, Ogun State Chapter, Mr. AbdulHakeem Awesu
• Representative of the Chief Registrar, Lagos State Judiciary, Mrs. Oshunsanmi
• Speakers of the day, Professor Fatai Badru and Dr. Mujaheed Gbeminiyi Adegbola
• Panelist for the day - Prof. Jubril Jawando, Prof. Oye Oyelami, Dr. Aderemi Lawal, Dr. Bountiful Taiwo-Adelanwa, Mr. Adedayo Adewunmi, Naomi Ezechukwu and the moderator, Mr. Christopher Chiadika
• Directors in the Ministry
• Newly inducted NASoW members and dedicated social workers
The conference was filled with meaningful and engaging activities such as:
🔹 Goodwill messages
🔹 Thought-provoking panel discussions
🔹 Professional training sessions
🔹 Award presentations to outstanding contributors in social service
🔹 Induction of new members into the profession
It was a powerful gathering of professionals committed to Co-Building Hope & Harmony and Uniting a Divided Society.
A big thank you to everyone who attended, supported and contributed to the success of this event. The journey to strengthening families, communities and society continues.
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