Nigerian Red Cross Lagos State Branch

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak 🌙✨

Dear Esteemed Volunteers and Members,
Especially our Beloved Muslim Ummah,

On behalf of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Lagos State Branch, I warmly felicitate with all our Muslim volunteers and members on the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

Eid is a powerful reminder of sacrifice; sacrifice in devotion, in discipline, and in obedience. These same values are at the very heart of Red Cross activities and operations. Every day, as volunteers and members, we make sacrifices of our time, our resources, our skills and even our comfort all to serve humanity and bring hope to those in need.

This season calls us to reflect deeply: that true impact is born out of what we are willing to give for others. Your commitment and selfless service embody the true spirit of both Eid and the Red Cross: humanity, compassion and voluntary service.

As we celebrate, may the blessings of this season renew your strength, reward your sacrifices, and fill your hearts with peace and joy. May your acts of giving continue to touch lives and inspire hope across our communities.

Let us remain united in purpose, continuing to give selflessly, knowing that in every sacrifice, humanity gains.

Eid Mubarak to you and your families! 🌙💫

With warm regards,

Dr. Victoria Adebola Kolawole
Branch Chairman

13/03/2026

Building Safer Humanitarian Access: Nigerian Red Cross Society Lagos Trains Volunteers

Nigerian Red Cross Society, Lagos State Branch, has successfully concluded a two-day Safer Access Framework (SAF) Training for volunteers from the Kosofe and Ikorodu Divisions, The Lagos State Government as part of efforts to strengthen the capacity of volunteers for safe and effective humanitarian operations.

The training, which held on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th March, 2026, took place at Dovers Hotel and brought together Red Cross volunteers for intensive learning and practical engagement on the Safer Access Framework. The programme was sponsored by the British Red Cross

The sessions were anchored by the Director of Safer Access and Weapon Decontamination, Mr Adeyemo Andronicus , who delivered engaging and insightful lectures on the principles and practical application of the Safer Access Framework in humanitarian operations.

Other facilitators at the training included the Branch Secretary, Olakunle Lasisi, and the Disaster Management Officer, Oladimeji Ige, who provided valuable perspectives on Red Cross operational standards and safety considerations while working in vulnerable and high-risk communities.

The training also had in attendance the Branch Chairman, Victoria Adebola Kolawole; the Health Coordinator, Jessica Umude; the Communication Officer, Olushola Tejuosho; and the NHQ Administrative Officer, Nonye, among other Red Cross staff and volunteers.

Participants described the training as highly interactive and impactful, noting that the knowledge gained would enhance their understanding of humanitarian principles and improve their ability to safely access communities while delivering life-saving interventions.

The training reflects the commitment of the Nigerian Red Cross Society Lagos State Branch to continuous capacity building of volunteers and strengthening humanitarian response mechanisms across communities in Lagos State.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day ❤️

Distinguished Female Members,

As the world commemorates International Women’s Day 2026, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Lagos State Branch celebrates the strength, resilience, compassion, and remarkable contributions of women.

This year’s theme, , reminds us that when women give through compassion, service, leadership, and sacrifice; society gains hope, strength, and progress. Every act of kindness, every hand extended to help another, and every effort to uplift communities reflects the very spirit of humanity that the Red Cross stands for.

Women are natural agents of compassion. Through their generosity, courage, and dedication to service, they continue to inspire change, nurture communities, and bring healing where it is needed most. At the Red Cross, we see this every day through the countless women who give their time, energy, and hearts to serve humanity.

Today is not only a celebration of women but also a moment to reflect on the power of giving selflessly, supporting one another, and creating opportunities for women and girls to thrive.

When women are empowered and supported, families grow stronger, communities become more resilient, and humanity moves forward.

To every amazing woman; your compassion, strength, and service truly make the world a better place.

Today, we celebrate you.

With appreciation and admiration to all the incredible women making a difference every day. 💖

Dr. Victoria Adebola Kolawole
Branch Chairman

28/02/2026

Stronger Together for Humanity – Lagos State Branch of Nigerian Red Cross 58th Annual General Meeting.

On Saturday, 28th February 2026, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Lagos State Branch, successfully held her 58th Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing together leadership, management staff, elected officers, and delegates from the 20 Divisions/LGAs across Lagos State in a unified commitment to strengthening humanitarian service delivery.

The AGM was presided over by the Branch Chairman, Dr. (Mrs.) Victoria Adebola Kolawole, alongside the Branch Secretary, Mr. Olakunle Lasisi, and members of the Branch Management Team. The meeting also attracted high-profile dignitaries from the national and international Red Cross movement. The Special Guest of Honour was the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was ably represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr. Sesan Tunde Ogundeko. Also in attendance were the National President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Prince Yemisi Adetayo Adeaga; the Secretary General, Dr. Abubakar Kende; the National Capacity Adviser, Mr. Fashina; the Osun State Branch Chairman; and the IFRC Head of Delegation, Abuja Cluster, Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Awan, representing the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
In his goodwill message, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, through his representative, commended the Nigerian Red Cross, Lagos State Branch, for its unwavering commitment to humanitarian service in the State. He acknowledged the Society’s consistent interventions in emergency response, disaster management, first aid services, health campaigns, and community resilience programs. The Governor appreciated the vital support the Red Cross continues to provide during public health interventions and emergency situations, and he assured the Branch of The Lagos State Government sustained collaboration and partnership to further enhance continuous humanitarian service delivery to the people of Lagos.

The AGM featured the presentation and review of reports highlighting the Branch’s activities, achievements, and operational milestones over the past year, while also addressing areas requiring strengthening and improved coordination among Divisions. The deliberations reinforced accountability, transparency, volunteer development, and strategic growth of the Branch.

A major highlight of the event was the investiture and decoration of a new Patron into the Society, symbolizing strengthened support and expanded goodwill for the humanitarian mandate of the Red Cross in Lagos State. Another significant moment was the decoration of the Branch Chairman, Dr. (Mrs.) Victoria Adebola Kolawole, with her new rank as Instructor/Trainer, having successfully completed and passed the recently conducted Trainers’ Course. Her decoration reflects her dedication to capacity building and leadership development within the Branch. The dates for the decoration of other successful Trainers will be announced in due course.

The 58th AGM was indeed a remarkable gathering that celebrated service, strengthened partnerships, and renewed commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross. It concluded on a high note of unity and shared resolve to continue alleviating human suffering and building resilient communities across Lagos State.

19/02/2026

NRCS & BRC Advance Flood Risk Assessment in Bogunde Community.

As part of the British Red Cross (BRC) expansion plan in The Lagos State Government , a three-day Enhanced Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (EVCA) exercise was successfully conducted and concluded yesterday at Bogunde Community, Ajegunle, Kosofe Local Government Area.

The assessment was led by Mr. Oladimeji Ige, Disaster Management Officer, Lagos State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society; Mr. Gabriel Nashon, Disaster Management Coordinator from Nigerian Red Cross Society National Headquarters, Abuja; and Ms. Diana Gideon, Programme Coordinator of the British Red Cross. Their leadership provided strong technical guidance, ensured adherence to EVCA standards, and reinforced coordination between the Branch, National Headquarters, and the British Red Cross.

The three-day engagement brought together Community Leaders, community members, members of the Community Resilience Committee (CRC), and Red Cross officers who collectively carried out the participatory assessment. The process created a safe and inclusive platform for open dialogue on risks, vulnerabilities, and existing community capacities.

Using standard EVCA participatory tools, the team facilitated hazard mapping, seasonal calendar analysis, vulnerability ranking, and identification of local coping mechanisms. Given the flood-prone nature of the area, special focus was placed on understanding flood patterns, environmental risk factors, exposure levels, and the socio-economic effects of recurrent flooding on households and livelihoods.

Community members demonstrated strong engagement throughout the exercise, contributing valuable local knowledge and practical insights into risk management strategies. The active involvement of traditional and community leaders strengthened ownership of the process and enhanced transparency. The Community Resilience Committee members played a critical role in mobilization, coordination, and documentation of assessment findings.

Preliminary observations indicate that flooding in Bogunde Community is largely influenced by drainage challenges, environmental sanitation issues, and dense settlement patterns. Despite these vulnerabilities, the community possesses notable strengths, including organized leadership structures, youth participation, and readiness to collaborate with the Red Cross on risk reduction and early warning initiatives.

The successful completion of the EVCA in Bogunde Community marks a significant milestone under the BRC expansion plan in Kosofe LGA. It further demonstrates the commitment of the Lagos State Branch to evidence-based programming and community-driven disaster risk reduction.

The exercise will continue in four additional flood-affected communities within the LGA, with each engagement scheduled to last three days. Findings from all five communities will be consolidated to inform strategic planning, resilience-building interventions, and sustainable flood mitigation initiatives.

The Bogunde assessment stands as a practical demonstration of partnership, coordination, and collective humanitarian action aimed at strengthening community resilience in Lagos State.

14/02/2026

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Olu Agboyi supports Red Cross Nigeria with parcel of land From left, CoS to Olu Agboyi, Prince Muhideen Yusuf, the state chairman of Red Cross, Dr. Mrs Kolawole Victoria Adebola, HRM Olu Agboyi Oba

12/02/2026

Olu of Agboyi Donates Two Plots of Land to Nigerian Red Cross in Recognition of Five Years of Humanitarian Impact

In fulfilment of his earlier promise, the Olu of Agboyi Kingdom His Royal Majesty Oba (Engr.) Monsuru Abimbola Oladega, has donated two plots of land to the Lagos State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society in appreciation of five years of sustained humanitarian interventions within the 3 Agboyi Communities in The Lagos State Government

The symbolic handover ceremony took place on Thursday 12th February 2026, at the Agboyi Kingdom, where the monarch formally presented the title documents to the Branch Chairman Dr (Mrs) Adebola Victoria Kolawole.

The donation was made in recognition of the impactful humanitarian work carried out in Agboyi Kingdom over the past five years by the British Red Cross , working through the Nigerian Red Cross Society. The interventions have strengthened community resilience, enhanced disaster preparedness and response capacity, and improved health and humanitarian services within the Kingdom.

During his remarks, His Royal Majesty commended both the British Red Cross and the Nigerian Red Cross for their unwavering commitment to vulnerable communities. He described the partnership as transformational and worthy of sustained royal support.

Receiving the documents on behalf of the Lagos State Branch, Dr. (Mrs.) Adebola Victoria Kolawole expressed profound appreciation to the monarch and the entire Agboyi Kingdom for the generous gesture, noting that the land will significantly enhance the operational capacity of the Society and deepen its humanitarian footprint within the community.

In the company of the Red Cross team were Mr. Olakunle Lasisi,Branch Secretary; Barr. Sadiat Olawonyin, Branch Legal Adviser; Mr. Oladimeji Ige, Disaster Management Officer; Mr. Benjamin Aghoro, Kosofe Divisional Coordinator; and Mr. Austine Umude, alongside other officials and volunteers.

The historic donation marks a significant milestone in the growing partnership between Agboyi Kingdom, the British Red Cross, and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainable community development and humanitarian service.

11/02/2026

Royal Visit to Lagos State Red Cross Branch Office

The Olu of Agboyi Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba (Engr.) Monsuru Abimbola Oladega, paid an unprecedented courtesy visit to the Lagos State Branch Office of the Nigerian Red Cross Society on Makoko Road today. He was accompanied by two chiefs from his palace.

The first-class monarch and his entourage were warmly received by the Branch Chairman, Mrs. Adebola Victoria Kolawole, alongside members of the Branch leadership team, ably led by the Branch Secretary, Mr. Olakunle Lasisi. Other members of the Red Cross team present included the Disaster Management Officer, Mr. Oladimeji Ige; the Admin Officer, Adeshile Nicholasmome Aderibigbe ; and the *Branch Finance & Property Adviser, Ademola Gafarr.

Also in attendance were two Agboyi Chiefs, the British Red Cross Country Manager, Otunba Karsten Voigt; the Director of Disaster Management from the National Headquarters, Abuja, Otunba Benson Agbro; as well as other Branch Programme Coordinators and volunteers from Agboyi Kingdom.

During the visit, His Royal Majesty expressed deep appreciation to the Nigerian Red Cross family and specifically acknowledged the contributions the British Red Cross and and the UK government ably represented by Mr. William Hinton of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Programme Manager, and Mr. Clement Salaun, British Red Cross Business Development Manager for the Africa Region, who had travelled from the United Kingdom.

The monarch further disclosed that the Red Cross team is expected to pay a return visit to Agboyi Kingdom on Thursday, during which the Kingdom intends to celebrate and formally appreciate the humanitarian interventions and impactful services of the Nigerian Red Cross Society in the community over the past five years.

The visit further strengthened the cordial relationship between Agboyi Kingdom and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, reaffirming their shared commitment to humanitarian service, community resilience, and sustainable development.

29/01/2026

🚩 RED CROSS IN ACTION ACROSS LAGOS! 🚩

For five straight days, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Lagos State Branch, has been on the ground, house by house, street by street, community by community, reaching families where they live and work.

With over 5,300 trained Red Cross volunteers deployed across all 20 LGAs and 37 LCDAs of Lagos State, intensive Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) activities are ongoing ahead of the Measles–Rubella vaccination exercise in The Lagos State Government

This massive mobilisation is being made possible with the generous support of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC and the American Red Cross through International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, whose partnership continues to strengthen life-saving interventions at the grassroots.

Before stepping into communities, volunteers underwent one full week of intensive training, led by trained Supervisors who were earlier equipped at the Branch Office through a Training of Trainers (ToT). In close collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health Primary Health Care Board, Health Educators, and Local Immunisation Officers, volunteers were prepared with:

✔️ Accurate Measles–Rubella key messages
✔️ Interpersonal communication
✔️ Red Cross Code of Conduct and humanitarian principles
✔️ Data collection and daily reporting tools

For the past five days from Sunday 25th January, 2026, these volunteers have been in the field, listening, engaging, correcting misinformation and building trust. Each volunteer reaches an average of 50 households daily, speaking local languages and helping caregivers understand why the Measles–Rubella vaccine is safe, free, and life-saving for children aged 9 months to 14 years.

This operation is being carried out in full support of the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, in line with the Nigerian Red Cross Society's role as an auxiliary to government in health and emergency response. Government Health Educators and Local Immunisation Officers are working hand-in-hand with Red Cross teams to ensure no community is left behind.

💬 This is what humanitarian action at scale looks like.
💬 This is what community trust in action means.
💬 This is the Red Cross — everywhere, for everyone.

❤️ Five days on the field.
❤️ Thousands of households reached.
❤️ One mission: protect every child.

18/01/2026

🚨 Red Cross Successfully Carries Out Measles–Rubella RCCE Training in Lagos 🚨

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Lagos State Branch has successfully carried out a Training of Trainers (ToT) for the Measles–Rubella (MR) House-to-House Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Social Mobilisation Project in support of the scheduled MR vaccination exercise across The Lagos State Government .

With funding support from the United States CDC and the American Red Cross through International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , a total of 4,857 trained community-based volunteers will be deployed across all 20 Local Government Areas for 12 days to conduct community sensitisation, vaccination mobilisation, and follow-up activities aimed at increasing vaccine uptake among eligible children.

To ensure effective supervision and accountability, 486 supervisors, alongside Divisional Secretaries and Data Officers, have also been trained to coordinate field activities and manage daily reporting.

Speaking during the training, the Lagos State Branch Secretary, Mr. Olakunle Lasisi, stated that the programme equips volunteers to address misinformation, fears, and misconceptions around vaccination, while ensuring that cases of vaccine refusal are properly documented and referred to Health Educators and Local Immunisation Officers for follow-up.

The intervention aligns with national disease-prevention goals, as highlighted by representatives of the IFRC and NRCS National Headquarters, who reiterated that the Measles–Rubella vaccine is safe, effective, and essential for protecting children’s health.

Stakeholders, including the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, have commended the strong collaboration between the Red Cross and government partners, describing it as key to achieving record-breaking vaccination coverage.

📌 Protect every child. Support vaccination. Trust verified health information.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all our volunteers, partners and donors.

29/10/2025

Strengthening Operational Synergy for Effective Emergency Response

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance collaboration and sustain a long-standing partnership, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Nigeria, Lagos Operations Office, on Wednesday, 29th October, paid an operational and courtesy visit to the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Lagos State Branch.

The visit provided an opportunity for the newly posted Head of Lagos Operations, Mr. Olatunde Muhammed, to engage directly with the Red Cross leadership and explore areas of mutual cooperation in emergency preparedness and response within The Lagos State Government

Mr. Muhammed led a five-member delegation warmly received by the Branch Chairman, Dr. (Mrs.) Victoria Adebola Kolawole, assisted by the Vice Chairman, Mr. Segun Akande, the Branch Secretary, Mr Olakunle Lasisi and other members of the Management Team.

Both agencies reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening operational synergy, sharing experiences, and deepening collaboration towards providing timely and effective support to vulnerable populations during emergencies.

Together, we remain stronger for humanity.