Ondo Govt, Save the Children lnt'l Train Young Parliamentarians on Leadership, Advocacy

...Governor Aiyedatiwa Commended for Commitment to Child Development
The Ondo State Government, in collaboration with Save the Children International, has organised a two-day workshop for members of the Children’s Parliament.


The workshop held in Akure, included children from the disability community to foster inclusive participation.

Addressing the participants, the Special Adviser to the Ondo State Governor on Women Affairs, Dr Seun Osamaye, emphasised the ministry’s role in promoting child participation in state affairs. She noted that the government is intentional about building a young generation of leaders in governance.

Dr Osamaye stated that the workshop would enlighten the children on their roles as parliamentarians and the leadership skills they need to develop.

 She appreciated Governor Lucky  Aiyedatiwa for his unwavering support for children in the state, and commended Save the Children International for its efforts in protecting children in cocoa-producing communities of Ondo State. She further reiterated the government's commitment to implementing the Child Protection Policy.

Earlier, the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Bishop Odushola Oluseyi, welcomed the children to the workshop.

The Communication Officer of Save the Children, Ehinmofe Samuel, highlighted the security and safeguarding initiatives of the organisation aimed at protecting children in Ondo and Rivers States. He expressed gratitude to the Ministry for its collaboration and valuable contributions to child-focused initiatives that promote the rights and well-being of children across the state.

The lead speaker at the workshop, Emmanuel Adaramola, spoke on leadership and advocacy skills for parliamentarians. He noted that children in Ondo State are fortunate to have the Children’s Parliament re-established and urged them to make judicious use of the opportunity.

The workshop was attended by children and young people from secondary schools, leaders of religious organisations, and stakeholders in the education sector.

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