Lagos Assembly resolves to support vulnerable boy-child mentorship 

Lagos Assembly resolves to support vulnerable boy-child mentorship

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By Adekunle Williams

Ikeja, June 15, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a resolution to support the boy-child mentorship programme of the Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibironke Sanwo-Olu.

The assembly made this  known in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Mr Eromosele Ebhomele, in Lagos on Saturday.

According to Ebhomele, the assembly made the resolution at a special plenary session  on Friday evening when the governor’s wife  led some boys to the assembly.

He said that the governor’s wife came to the assembly with the Wife of the state Deputy Governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat, adding that they were received by the Speaker of the House, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, and other legislators.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)  reports that the boys, under the aegis of  Lagos State Boy Child Initiative, were selected from public and private schools as well as orphanages and correctional facilities in the state.

Ebhomele quoted the speaker as saying that there was need to give attention to the well-being of vulnerable boy-children to make them happy, healthy and have a sense of belonging.

“I want you to resolve to be true leaders of tomorrow. To do this, you must say no to crime. A criminal can never be a leader.

“Try to be good children and students. You have learnt from my colleagues and I today. We all started as youths. All it takes is to be a good boy and a law-abiding citizen.

“In the next 25 years, let us hear the impact of this visit from you,” Ebhomele quoted the speaker as saying.

Ebhomele also quoted the speaker as saying that the Lagos State Child’s Right Law adequately protected children in the state.

Ebhomele also quoted the governor’s wife as saying that the initiative was aimed, among others things, to mentor boys and  raise awareness about their rights.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Maureen Ojinaka/

Ijeoma Popoola