Ogun State - Alleged rape: OGSG moves to investigate proprietor of orphanage

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 Ogun State Government will not fold its arms and watch some elements under whatever guise bastardise its lofty programmes on care for children in the State

Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Elizabeth Sonubi gave the warning in Abeokuta while reacting to the alleged rape of two minors by one Pastor Atude, the Proprietor of the Light of Hope Orphanage Home in Akute, Ifo Local Government Area of the State.        Mrs. Sonubi revealed that shortly after the allegation was brought to the knowledge of her Ministry, it immediately swung into action by directing its Child Protection Network Committee, which had responsibility to handle such matters to commence full investigations. She affirmed that no stone would be left unturned to get to the root of the matter, assuring that if found guilty, the proprietor would be sanctioned accordingly.        “The Ministry has commenced full scaled investigations into the matter and if found guilty, we will take immediate and necessary actions against the proprietor. We also plan to visit the orphanage to interview children in the Home and if need be, relocate them. We shall get to the root of the matter” Sonubi assured. The Commissioner disclosed that there were guidelines given by the Ministry which prospective proprietor of Children Home was expected to follow to ensure that the children were properly taken care of and protected at all times.        She enjoined members of the public to feel free and report any case of misdemeanor to the Ministry, saying that the Senator Ibikunle Amosun led administration remained committed to the welfare of all and sundry in the State.

Via: Ogun State Government - Official Press Release