The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has promised to protect children in Lagos from becoming victims of child trafficking and domestic abuse.
He said this at the Children’s Day celebration at the Police College ground in Ikeja, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna.
Ambode, who observed that there had been an increase in child abuse, rape, kidnapping and trafficking, warned that perpetrators of the crimes would be dealt with.
The governor, ably represented by his deputy, Dr. Idiat Adebule, was quoted as saying, “My beloved children, let me assure you all of our determination and commitment towards ensuring that anyone who engages in any form of abuse and violence against any child shall be appropriately dealt with under the law.’’
He said, “A testament of our government commitment to your future and nurturing of your talents is the budgetary provision of the sum of N113.3billion in the year 2016 budget for the education sector’’.
While congratulating them for the success of the celebration, Ambode urged children to work harder and be focused in their academic pursuits so that government huge investment in their education would not be a waste.
On her part, wife of the Governor, represented by Prof. Ibiyemi Bello, praised non-governmental organisations for the role they had played in promoting public awareness on child rights.
“However, I urge them to intensify efforts in the area of campaign against domestic violence and child marriage. These are unacceptable social evils that have simply refused to disappear from our society,” she added.
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