Human Angle

Ondo Govt Pledges Upholding Children’s Right

By Web News 141

By Augustina Bajeh

Ondo state government has once again reiterated its commitmentto protecting the rights of children.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Women Affairs, Dr. Seun Osamaye made the commitment when she led the 3rd Children Parliament of Ondo State House of Assembly on a courtesy visit.

Leading The young parliamentarians, their parents, staff of the ministry and members of a non-governmental organisation, NGO, Save the Children International, on the visit, Dr Osamaye highlighted that the revival of the Children’s Parliament, which had been moribund for 12 years, as one of the key initiatives under the current administration to give Ondo State Children a platform for their voices to be heard.

Dr Osamaye emphasised that the platform also allows children to advocate for their rights and contribute to policies on education, health, and safety. 

On his part, Communications Officer for Save the Children International in Ondo and Cross River States, Samuel Eyimofe said efforts are ongoing in cocoa-producing communities in both states to address child labour. 

Mr Eyimofe said government must continue to support children’s participation in governance and at the same time invest in the education sector to drive in change.

He also appealed for continued support and recognition of the Children’s Parliament as a vital voice in governance and advocacy.

The speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Olamide Oladiji expressed delight at the presence of the children, stressing that the 10th assembly would ensure that maximum support was given to the Children’s Parliament through legislative backing and budgetary support.

Mr Oladiji emphasised the importance of providing children with a voice in governance, noting that such initiatives foster inclusiveness and ensure the protection of child rights.

The children in an interview said the visit gave them first-hand experience on how the legislative arm of government operates.

The 3rd children’s Parliament would be inaugurated on May 29th by governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

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Religion

Ondo Governor’s Aide Urges Unity in Eid Message

By Web News 69

By Maxwell Oyekunle/Olufisoye Adenitan

An aide to the Ondo State governor has called for peace and unity as she congratulates Muslim residents and persons with disabilities in the state on Eid-el-Fitr.

In a statement issued in Akure, the Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Dr. Seun Osamaye, praised Muslims for completing the Ramadan fast, a month she noted was marked by prayer, reflection, and community service.

She urged residents to sustain values cultivated during the period, including patience, compassion, and self-discipline.

“The principles of charity, empathy, and devotion must guide our actions beyond Ramadan,” Osamaye said, emphasizing that such virtues strengthen communal welfare.

She also reaffirmed the Aiyedatiwa administration’s commitment to prioritizing women’s inclusion in state development projects.

The adviser stressed that unity and collective effort were critical to addressing societal challenges, adding, “Our diversity should propel progress, not division.”

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Human Angle

Aiyedatiwa Promises More Government Attention on Correctional Centre

By Web News 81

By Olufisoye Adenitan

Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has visited the State Correctional Centre and Children Home to rekindle hope and consolidate on the social welfare services being put in place in line with the “OUR EASE” agenda of his administration.

Represented by the Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Dr. Seun Osamaye, the visit was mandated to ascertain the state of infrastructure, service delivery at the centers for urgent intervention, and to make life more meaningful for the vulnerable and less privileged.

The governor assured that his administration is determined to invest in the future of the children by turning their vulnerability into ability to make them useful for themselves and the society.

Governor Aiyedatiwa also assured that the same interventions would be extended to other vulnerable residents in the state.

The children described the visit as a sign of great hope and a reflection of the “Our Ease” agenda of the Aiyedatiwa administration.

Our correspondent reports the Acting Permanent Secretary, Mr Oluseyi Odushola and other directors in the ministry accompanied the Special Adviser on the visit.

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