Her Excellency, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has commended the Association of Orphanages and Home Operators of Nigeria, ASOHON, for its effort, passion, zeal and commitment in contributing to a saner society which she said is the bedrock on which all the sectors of the economy stands.
Her Excellency, represented by Mrs Azeezat Tijani at the Lagos Collaborate+ 2023 edition, held recently at the youth church hall of Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju Lagos, added that the association’s commitment to raising the standard of care and protection of all vulnerable children in Nigeria is very commendable and crucial in curbing the rate of moral decadence and child neglect in our society.
Talking on the theme, “Strengthening Family Ties Through Unification”, Sanwo-Olu said when families come together and support each other, they create a strong foundation of love, trust, and understanding, which will help to build stronger relationships and fosters a sense of belonging and security within the family unit.
Delivering the keynote address on the theme, “Strengthening Family Ties through Unification As A Veritable Tools of Alternative Care”, Mr Adelopo Ayodeji, programme Director, SOS children’s Village said Family strengthening is the gatekeeping and social protection programme that are carefully designed to promote community based services to support vulnerable children holistic development within a caring and nurturing family environment.
He however encouraged stakeholders and orphanages to begin to think of building systems that can revolutionize the community where these children run away from, advising them that Family Strengthening is a cheaper way of taking care of vulnerable children when compare with the money spent in Alternative Care.
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