The Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has taken decisive action to rescue victims of child abuse and ensure that perpetrators face the full weight of the law.
In a recent intervention, the Ministry rescued a four-year-old boy who had been brutally assaulted by his father in Igboko, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.
The child, whose name has been withheld, has been placed under the protective custody of the Ministry, where he is receiving comprehensive medical care and emotional support.
The Ministry's swift response to the report of abuse has ensured that the child receives the necessary attention and care to recover from his ordeal.
Meanwhile, the alleged perpetrator, the child's father, is currently in police custody, with all necessary legal arrangements underway to ensure justice is served. The Ministry is working closely with law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators of child abuse face the full weight of the law.
In a related development, the Ministry's rescue team has intervened in Adamo, Ikorodu, a border community, following reports of a school headmaster physically assaulting a young female pupil. The perpetrator is currently in police custody, while the rescued child and mother are receiving necessary attention and further action.
The Ministry has assured the public that the victim is receiving the necessary medical care and psychological support. This intervention underscores the Ministry's commitment to protecting children from all forms of abuse and exploitation.
The Ogun State Government, led by Prince Dapo Abiodun, has maintained a zero-tolerance stance on gender-based violence, child abuse, and other forms of domestic abuse. The Ministry is working tirelessly to ensure that perpetrators face justice and that survivors receive the necessary support and care.
The Ministry has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any cases of child abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of human maltreatment. To facilitate this, the Ministry has provided toll-free emergency lines—08000000666 and 08000000555—for reporting cases anonymously and receiving immediate intervention.
Hon. Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, Hon. Commissioner for Women Affairs & Social Development, Ogun State, has reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to securing justice for all survivors of abuse. "We will continue to work with law enforcement agencies to ensure swift and decisive action against perpetrators," she said.
The Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has been at the forefront of efforts to combat child abuse and gender-based violence in the state. The Ministry's interventions have helped to protect countless children and women from abuse and exploitation.
The Ministry's efforts are part of a broader initiative to create a safer and more just society where every child is protected, valued, and given the opportunity to thrive. By working together, we can create a society where children are free from abuse and exploitation.
As the Ministry continues to work tirelessly to protect children and women from abuse, it is clear that its efforts are making a significant impact. With the support of the Ogun State Government and the public, the Ministry will continue to be a beacon of hope for survivors of abuse.
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