BENUE BOOSTS CHILD PROTECTION WITH GRADUATION OF 60 UNICEF-BACKED SOCIAL WORKERS. (PHOTOS).

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 BENUE BOOSTS CHILD PROTECTION WITH GRADUATION OF 60 UNICEF-BACKED SOCIAL WORKERS  Benue State has taken a major step toward strengthening child protection and social welfare services with the graduation of 60 Auxiliary Social Workers (ASWs) trained to serve vulnerable children and families at the grassroots. The graduation ceremony, held on Wednesday, marked the successful completion of a programme jointly supported by the Benue State Government, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and the Benue State Bureau for International Cooperation and Development (BICD). Speaking at the event themed “Building Community Resilience Through Professional Auxiliary Social Work,” the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Mrs. Theresa Apochi-Ikwue, described the initiative as a strategic response to gaps in child protection services across the state. She said the newly trained ASWs would...

LATE EX-ONDO GOVERNOR AKEREDOLU’S REMAINS ARRIVE NIGERIA. (PHOTOS).



Late Ex-Ondo Governor Akeredolu’s remains arrive Nigeria

 

The remains of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, have been brought back to Nigeria from Germany, where he passed away. The plane carrying Akeredolu’s body arrived at about 3:39 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024.


The arrival was marked by the presence of the late governor’s wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings, led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother. They received the body at the airport.


The solemn occasion also saw the presence of representatives from various states, including Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbi Talabi; and a representative of Osun State Governor, Senator Demola Adeleke.


Additionally, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Princess Oladunni Odu, and some members of the state executive council were present at the airport to receive Akeredolu’s body.


The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, and a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Gboyega Adefarati, were also in attendance.


Emotional scenes unfolded as family members, followers, friends, and associates witnessed the lowering of the late governor’s body from the plane.


Akeredolu died in Germany on December 26, 2023, and his remains had been deposited at the morgue until the final burial.


While details of the burial arrangements are yet to be announced, a family member assured that the information would be shared soon.


The return of Akeredolu’s remains marks a poignant moment for the people of Ondo State and the nation at large, as preparations for his final resting place are anticipated.

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