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Lagos Tasks Operators Of Orphanages On Best Practices

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September 7, 2023
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Lagos Tasks Operators Of Orphanages On Best Practices
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Lagos – Founders and Operators of Homes and Orphanages in Lagos State have been charged to adhere to laid down rules and regulations governing their operations.

This government said is necessary in order to give the children in their homes proper care in line with international best practices.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu gave the charge in her opening remarks at a Stakeholders’Meeting with Founders and Operators of Orphanages and Children Homes held at Alausa-Ikeja state Secretariat complex.

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“The essence of this Stakeholders’ Meeting is for the Ministry of Youth and Social Development to rub minds with Home Operators with the aim of fashioning out ways for the children to be properly taken care of.

“This partnership is very important to the Ministry which we are not taking for granted.If we work together,we are more effective and efficient for the good of our children.

“The Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is passionate about the vulnerable children in the State irrespective of their religion or state of origin.

“His desire is to see to it that every child grows to fulfill their potential no matter the background because the vulnerable today could become the leaders of tomorrow, ” Oke-Osanyintolu said.

In his goodwill message, National President, Association of Orphanages and Homes Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON), Rev.Gabriel Oyedeji commrnded the state government for creating an enabling environment orphanage home operators in the state.

“The relationship of our Association with the Ministry of Youth and Social Development has been fantastic.

“Lagos State is the first state to be registered as a member of ASOHON.

“We commend the Ministry for its responses to issues affecting us as an association.We look forward to more fruitful partnership,” Oyedeji stated.

Similarly, the Coordinator, ASOHON , Lagos State Chapter, Alhaji Olayiwola Dosunmu commended the Ministry for being a listening one.

On her part, Director, Legal Department in the Ministry, Mrs Yemisi Ogunlola emphasised the need for Founders and Operators of Orphanages and Homes to comply with the Child’s Right Law because it emanated from International Treaty which Lagos State Government is signatory to.

“It’s the responsibility of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development to implement and enforce the Child’s Right Law.

“The Law is incidental to operating a home in Lagos. Sections 176-183 deal with homes.Homes must be registered with the State Government.

‘The Law places a huge responsibility on the Homes just as the State has its own responsibility.

“However, the Homes should put themselves under the regulation of the Ministry,” Ogunlola added.

In their various remarks, Director, Social Welfare, Mrs Toyin Jaiyeola and Director, Child Development Department, Mrs Bukayo Odukoya urged Home Operators to adopt practices that would consider the best interest of children under their care.

They urged operators to always follow the due process taken in any child into their homes.  (vitalnewsngr.com)

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