Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Credit: Ondo State Government House
The Ondo State Government has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to enhance child protection systems across the state amid rising cases of child abuse, trafficking, bullying and other social vices affecting children.
The call was made on Friday in Akure by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Seun Osamaye, during a stakeholders’ engagement organised ahead of the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration.
Osamaye said the engagement formed part of activities lined up for the May 27 Children’s Day celebration in the state, describing the annual event as a reminder of the collective responsibility to protect the welfare and future of children.
She expressed concern over persistent challenges such as child abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour, abandonment and poor access to quality education, saying they continue to threaten the future of children and require urgent intervention from stakeholders.
