Lauds Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for his unwavering commitment to Child Development and Save the children International for collaboration.
As Special Adviser Women Affairs Declares Workshop Open!
Ondo state government in collaboration with Save the Children International has organised a two day workshop for children’s parliament members in Akure ,Ondo state
The two day workshop which took place at the Royal birds and Towers Akure involved children from the disability community to foster inclusive participation
Addressing the participants ,the special Adviser to Ondo state governor on women Affairs Dr Seun Osamaye who highlighted the role of the ministry in promoting child participation in the state affairs noted that government was intentional in building young generation of leaders in governance
Dr Osamaye noted that the workshop would enlighten the children on their roles as parliamentarian and the leadership skills they needed to inculcate
She appreciated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for the support given to children in the state and Save the Children International at protecting children in cocoa producing communities of Ondo state hence the efforts of government to implement the child protection policy
Earlier, The Ag. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Bishop Odushola Oluseyi had welcome the children to the Workshop.
The Communication Officer of Save the Children,Ehinmofe Samuel highlights the security and safeguarding efforts of the International organization at protecting children in Ondo and Rivers State
Ehinmofe Samuel appreciated the Ministry for the collaboration and invaluable contributions to partnering on child initiatives that promotes the rights and well being of children across the state
The Lead speaker at the workshop, Emmanuel Adaramola highlighting leadership and advocacy skills for parliamentarian noting that Ondo state children are lucky to have the children’s parliament re institute charging the children parliament to make judicious use of opportunity
The workshop had children and young people from secondary schools ,leaders of religious organizations ,and stakeholders in the education sector.
