MSD CALLS FOR SYNERGY WITH KWARA POLYTECHNIC TO CURB SOCIAL VICES AMONGST YOUTHS
The Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, has called for an active synergy with the Management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, to curb societal ills amongst the youths in the State.
The Commissioner made this call on Tuesday while receiving a delegate from the Polytechnic, who paid a courtesy visit to her office.
Hajia Imam said such collaborative efforts would lead to quicker outcomes of the government's campaigns against drug abuse and other anti-social behaviours that could affect the youths physically and emotionally.
She emphasised the critical role of educational institutions in driving the drug-free society agenda of the State Government, expressing hope that it would be realised within a short period of time.
The Commissioner urged the Management of the Polytechnic to cooperate with the State Government by increasing educational campaigns on the dangers of drug abuse, even as she vowed to actualise the Ministry's mandate within the shortest possible time.
Hajia Imam expressed optimism that the Polytechnic will give its full cooperation in ending drug abuse, describing the institution as the right place to be for skills acquisition.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Peter Kayode Ayanwale, applauded the Kwara State Polytechnic for opportunities given to Persons Living With Disabilities in the institution, calling for increased chances to enable them have access to formal education as those without disabilities.
Earlier, the Rector of the Institution, Engr. (Dr.) Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, praised the Commissioner for her proactiveness since her appointment as the Commissioner for Social Development and appreciated her commitment and dedication to support the Polytechnic.
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