ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT SET TO CLAMP DOWN ON MEN LODGING UNDERAGE GIRLS IN HOTELS
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ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT SET TO CLAMP DOWN ON MEN LODGING UNDERAGE GIRLS IN HOTELS
…As Special Adviser to Governor Aiyedatiwa receives New Comptroller of Immigration Service in Ondo State, Felicia Anara
The Special Adviser to Governor Aiyedatiwa on Women Affairs, Dr. Seun Osamaye has expressed displeasure over unwholesome acts among young girls in the state.
Dr. Osamaye also frowned at lodging of underage girls in hotels, warning that the Aiyedatiwa administration would soon clamp down on anyone found culpable.
The Special Adviser who spoke while playing host to new Comptroller of Nigeria Immigration Service, Ondo State Command, Felicia Amaka Anara said said hawking by girls during school hours should be discouraged.
Osamaye said the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development would join forces to tackle child labour, human trafficking and the issue of out-of-school children through collaboration with all stakeholders.
She emphasized that the enlightenment of the rules and regulations guiding the unwholesome practices is imperative, warning that no one would claim ignorance when the hand of the law catches up with offenders.
Dr. Osamaye added that the “EASE” agenda of the current administration promotes inclusivity and supports initiatives that protect and empower vulnerable groups.
Speaking earlier, the Comptroller of Nigeria Immigration Service, Ondo State Command, Felicia Amaka Anara thanked the Ministry of Women Affairs and the entire management for the warm reception.
She said her visit was necessitated by the findings of her officers who were on inspection to some hotels in the state, where some underage girls are being lodged.
Anara said the visit was to synergize with the ministry and also solicited supports from the ministry to establish a Creche in the NIS office to encourage nursing mothers to practise exclusive breastfeeding for six months as stipulated by the government.
She commended the Ondo State Government for prioritising women’s welfare through various impactful programmes initiated by the Ministry of Women Affairs.
The agency also sought the ministry’s support in addressing broader humanitarian challenges.
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