Due to non-compliance with regulations and laws prioritizing the well-being and safety of vulnerable children, the Ogun State Government has revoked the provisional licenses of some private orphanage owners operating in the state.
Hon. Adijat Adeleye, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development who disclosed this during a meeting with private orphanage owners, at the ministry headquarters in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, expressed displeasure over some private orphanage owners’ activities.
Adeleye reaffirmed that the present administration was committed to safeguarding children’s welfare and preventing exploitation, urging them to adhere to the guidelines.
The commissioner emphasized that orphanages should operate with empathy by empowering and caring for vulnerable children, and warned that the government would not tolerate shady practices involving adoption, child trafficking, or maltreatment of children.
“The ministry had taken steps to improve on its data collation to ensure that the number of children brought to the orphanages were recorded and properly documented.
“The state government’s actions aim is to protect vulnerable children and maintain the integrity of orphanage services.
“The essence of operating an orphanage is to give back to society through humanitarian services and as such, anyone found wanting in the discharge of their duties will be prosecuted,” she said.
In her contribution, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Adejumoke Adewole, said the ministry would not relent in embarking on unscheduled monitoring of all orphanage homes in the state, to ensure proper compliance with directives.
Mrs. Adeyemo Anthony, representative of the private orphanage owners, pledged their support to work together with the government to ensure the welfare and well-being of the vulnerable persons and commended the state government for efforts towards ensuring orphanage homes were monitored.
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