KWSG Employs Former CRC Beneficiary, Reaffirms Commitment to Vulnerable Children

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The Kwara State Government has employed a former beneficiary of the Children’s Reception Centre (CRC), Bukola Alake Toyin, as an Assistant Education Officer (Special Needs), in recognition of her resilience and academic achievement after years under the care and protection of the State.

Her transition from institutional care to professional employment marks a significant milestone in her life and demonstrates the impact of sustained government intervention in the lives of vulnerable children.

Alake, who received comprehensive educational support from the State Government from primary school through tertiary education, paid a thank you visit to the Commissioner for Social Development, Hajiya Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, at her office on Tuesday to express her appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for her appointment.

Receiving Alake, the Commissioner described her achievement as a reflection of the State Government’s commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of vulnerable children and providing them with the care, education and opportunities required to become self-reliant and productive members of society.

Hajiya Imam explained that the State Government had sustained Alake’s educational journey through sponsorship and other interventions, ensuring that she received the necessary support to progress from primary education to the tertiary level.

She noted that Alake’s employment was not only the fulfilment of a long-held ambition but also an opportunity for her to contribute meaningfully to the development of the State, particularly in the area of special needs education.
According to the Commissioner, the Ministry of Social Development will continue to implement policies and programmes of the AbdulRazaq administration aimed at promoting inclusive governance, protecting vulnerable children and empowering persons with special needs.

She commended Governor AbdulRazaq for his continued commitment to the welfare and development of vulnerable persons in Kwara State, stressing that Alake’s story demonstrates the importance of sustained care, education and empowerment for children under government protection.

Speaking during the visit, an emotional Alake expressed profound gratitude to the Kwara State Government for the support and opportunities she received throughout her educational journey.

She said her new employment would enable her to give back to society and contribute to creating a brighter future for other vulnerable children, particularly by supporting their educational development and wellbeing.

Tijjani Amina Yusuf
Assistant Press Secretary
Ministry of Social Development
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