PHOTOS: Journalist marks birthday at Ilorin prison, seeks support for prisoners’ welfare | TheCable
Vivian ChimeDare Akogun, the news editor of Ilorin-based Sobi FM, says Nigerians need to support prisoners in order to make their stay in detention conduciveHe said this during a recent visit to the Mandala medium custodial centre in Ilorin, the Kwara capital.
He said it would be helpful if Nigerians can contribute to the well-being of inmates because the government cannot do it alone.alongside AbdulRasheed Akogun, his brother, at the custodial centre in October 2022 over allegations of defaming a Kwara state government official. He added that inmates are also part of society and must not be discriminated against, but rather shown love and compassion.“When I was here in October [2022], so many people took their time to visit me in this place, and their words of encouragement helped me a great deal to cope during the period I was here,” he said.
“I decided to celebrate my birthday with you guys in reciprocation of the love I was shown while I was here, and the support of well-meaning Nigerians who supported this cause with donations that have made today possible.
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