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Lekan Bakare Foundation Marks Cleanup Day with Bariga, Ketu, and Elegushi Beach Activities, Releases Sea Turtle Back to the Ocean

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Lagos, Nigeria – The Lekan Bakare Foundation (LBF) joined millions across the world to commemorate the last Cleanup Day with an inspiring series of environmental activities across Lagos. Volunteers and partners of the Foundation turned out in large numbers for a coordinated cleanup exercise at Bariga, Ketu, and Elegushi Beach, underscoring the Foundation’s commitment to […]

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Waves & Voices: Lekan Bakare Foundation Hosts Youth Beachside Dialogue on Marine Futures for International Youth Day 2025

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On Saturday, August 16th, 2025, the Lekan Bakare Foundation (LBF) brought together passionate young minds at the Turtle Sanctuary, Elegushi Beach, Lagos State, for a landmark event in celebration of International Youth Day 2025. Themed “Blue Futures: Youth Reflections on Ocean Conservation, Coastal Resilience, and the SDGs”, the event titled Waves & Voices (Youth Beachside

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LBF Celebrates World Youth Skills Day 2025: Blue Intelligence in Action

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Yesterday, on 15 July 2025, the Lekan Bakare Foundation hosted its inspiring World Youth Skills Day webinar—honoring the 10th edition of this global celebration of youth empowerment through skills development in AI, digital, and ocean innovation. (This marks the 10th anniversary of the UN‑led World Youth Skills Day—not the Foundation’s milestone.) LBF WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY

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Makoko Fishermen Embrace Sustainable Practices on World Oceans Day

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In a powerful show of community engagement, Lekan Bakare Foundation partnered with LASWA and key stakeholders on June 4 to bring World Oceans Day 2025 to Makoko’s Ago Egun fishermen community. Under the theme “Strengthening Community Compliance for Safer Waterways and Sustainable Fishing,” the outreach prioritized both safety and environmental stewardship. Local experts from NIOMR, LASEPA, and

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The Aro of Elegushi Kingdom On Tackling Drug Abuse

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At the recent Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation Stakeholders Engagement on tackling drug abuse, the Aro of Elegushi Kingdom—also the Founder/Chairman of the Lekan Bakare Foundation (LBF)—delivered an insightful and impassioned speech. He emphasized the critical need for collaborative action among government agencies, community leaders, and various stakeholders to address the escalating challenge of drug abuse

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