Children in government owned Homes must be well brought up — Lagos
The Commissioner, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, has said the best interest of the children in government owned homes must be of paramount importance.
He added that such must be done in order for all of them “to become well brought up.”
The commissioner stated this during his familiarisation tour to the Children Correctional Centre for Girls; and Special Correctional Centre for Girls located in Idi Araba, Surulere.
He added, “As caregivers looking after our children, you are doing a very good job which the state government cannot thank you enough for.
“You are providing solution to a very big societal problem by what you are doing.We acknowledge the fact that it’s not easy considering all the challenges you encounter from day to day in the course of discharging your duties.”
The Permanent Secretary, Mrs Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu urged the caregivers to discharge their duties efficiently with love in their hearts in order for the Ministry to be able to achieve its set goals for the centres.
Oke-Osanyintolu advised the caregivers to put in place “an exit plan” which would guide them in implementing the ideal timeframe set for all the children in the centres
According to the Permanent Secretary, any child admitted into the Homes for care is given the opportunity of undergoing inhouse skill vocational training in tailoring, shoemaking, hairdressing, bakery, makeover, head tie or any other vocation in line with their choice and talent that will ultimately make them economically empowered upon leaving the centres.
The Ministry has 15 centres and institutions across Lagos which cater for the needs of children, the elderlies, as well as the youth in the state.
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