Kehinde Adeleye
The Member, Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Alimosho Constituency II, Mr Kehinde Olaide Joseph, has urged, Parents, teachers, religious leaders and stakeholders in general to imbibe the virtues of good values and moral upbringing in the society.
The State Lawmaker made this known during in honour of the 2024 Children’s Day celebration, explaining that they children are incredible gifts for impregnable National development and shared economic prosperity.
Echo news reports that the lawmaker acknowlege that concerted efforts should be put in place by government at all levels to promote and improve the welfare and all round wellbeing of the children.
Kehinde Joseph, in a statement to mark the annual celebration reiterated that education remains the greatest gift the nation can bequeath to the children, adding that it is a right, as such builds a better world.
He emphasized on the urgent need to revamp the Nigeria educational sector, for its children not to fall farther behind against their contemporaries across the globe.
According to the Lawmaker, “insecurity and inadequate education are robbing children of a substantial share of development, and their childhood.”
Kehinde Joseph recognised children as inspirations and future of our dear country, stressing that he prioritises quality and effective education which is a testament in his commitment towards the facilitation of construction and reconstruction of classroom blocks as well as educational materials he attracted to over twenty (20) schools in his Constituency and beyond. The quintessential lawmaker, however, advised children to shun cultism, abusive and addictive substances, also any iota of negative influences.
The grassroot friendly lawmaker urged governments and law enforcement agencies to promote Child Rights Act and be severe with punishment against perpetrators of child abuse.