KWSG REITERATES COMMITMENT TO WELFARE OF JUVENILE DELINQUENT

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From Rear: The Honourable Commissioner for Social Development, Hon. Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh (2nd left); Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Peter Kayode Ayanwale (middle); Director, Rehabilitation, Mr. Taiye Ikupolati (2nd right); Director, Social Welfare, Mr. James Kayode (1st right); with the Officer in charge, Mr, Joseph Usman and inmates at the Juvenile Correctional Centre, Oko-Erin, Ilorin


...Approves new generator for State Juvenile Correctional Centre, Ilorin.

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the welfare of the inmates at the State Juvenile Correctional Centre is further boosted, while approving a new generating set to ensure constant access to electricity at the facility.

The Commissioner for Social Development, Hon. Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh, stated this recently during her visit to the State Juvenile Correctional Centre, Oko-Erin, Ilorin.

Counselling the inmates, Hon. Buraimoh assured them of government's continued support and charged them to turn a good leaf, reassuring them of a better life ahead.

"I want to believe all of you were found wanting of one misconduct or the other; the essence of putting you here by law is to correct your mistakes, granting you the opportunity to retrace your steps and prepare you to become a better person in life", the Commissioner remarked.

She admonished the inmates to shun all forms of social vices and various hardened behaviour that led them to their present predicament, reiterating that a bright future and good name is only earned through good moral conduct and prayer.

Hon. Buraimoh, who was later conducted round the premises of the Centre by the officer in charge, Mr. Joseph Usman, accessed the facilities, interacted with the inmates and shared items to them.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Peter Kayode Ayanwale, urged the inmates to make good use of the Commissioner's advice, have a good plan for their future, which will better their lives subsequently after their release from detention.

In his vote of thanks, the Officer in charge, Mr. Joseph Usman, appreciated the Commissioner and her entourage for the visit and the constant provision for inmates at the Centre.

"It gives me pleasure to welcome the Honourable Commissioner and your entourage to the Juvenile Correctional Centre, Oko-Erin, Ilorin. This is very clear that you are ready to make positive changes in this Ministry", he said.

Mr. Usman thanked the State government for supplying the necessary facilities that would provide comfort for the inmates, wishing the Commissioner a good tenure in office and God's direction.


Alabere Ahmed,
 Press Secretary,
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