By Guardian Nigeria 01 December 2023 | 1:54 am Kwara Commissioner for Social Development, Mrs. Opeyemi Afolashade, said the ministry evacuated 88 mentally challenged persons and beggars from the streets of Ilorin. Beggars . PHOTO: OLUWATOSIN BABATUNDE Kwara Commissioner for Social Development, Mrs. Opeyemi Afolashade, said the ministry evacuated 88 mentally challenged persons and beggars from the streets of Ilorin. Commissioner told newsmen on Thursday in Ilorin that this was after the general evacuation carried out by the ministry within the state capital. She said the evacuation, which took place between November 24 and 30, were from locations such as Post Office/Taiwo-Isale, Tipper garage, Challenge/Unity road and Challenge/GRA. Afolashade said the evacuated persons were taken to one of the ministry’s rehabilitation homes for treatment, prosecution and possible repatriation.She, however, described begging and roaming on the streets by people with mental challenges as condemnable and socially appalling. “The evacuation is part of the ministry’s responsibilities and a means to further ensure that the society was cleansed from any form of menace, thereby promoting environmental hygiene and values for the state. The menace of persistent street begging regarded as a viable business venture among some people, despite series of dialogue, media sensitisation, and numerous social interventions of the government to the physically challenged and vulnerable in the state is worrisome,” Afolashade said. She explained further that Kwara would not condone street begging as it was against the law of the state; depicted laziness, while the roaming of mentally challenged persons also posed serious danger to the society. 5 mins ago Kwara Commissioner for Social Development, Mrs. Opeyemi Afolashade, said the ministry evacuated 88 mentally challenged persons and beggars from the streets of Ilorin. 8 mins ago Partner/Co-founder at AO & FA Consulting, Olawale Abiola, has advocated the use of creative approaches to overcome the financing gaps in addressing the economic transformation Nigeria needs. 9 mins ago Police in Delta State have arrested an eight armed-men syndicate in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a 43-year old woman on November 25, at about 1100hrs in Amukpe Area of Sapele Town. 33 mins ago President, African Islamic Economic Foundation, Baba Yunus Muhammad, has urged Federal Government to leverage Islamic finance to build a sustainable healthcare in the country. 1 day ago Abbey Mortgage Bank has organised a sustainable workshop for non-profit organisations to enhance financial sustainability and drive positive change among civil society groups. 1 day ago The Hon. Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi, has disclosed that his ministry has received express approval from the presidency to commence federal roads construction/rehabilitation in Kogi State. He also outlined the modalities being explored to expedite the works without delay. Umahi spoke during a visit to him by the Kogi State Governor, His Excellency… 1 day ago The Delta State Police Command confirmed on Thursday the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers after its operatives foiled a planned kidnapping by the gang. 1 day ago The Lagos State Government took enforcement action on Thursday against street hawkers and handcart pushers in different areas of the state. 1 day ago The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday said every former governor and indeed any individual with corruption cases will face the anti-graft agency’s investigation. The commission’s zonal commander, ACE Aliyu Yunusa said this at the opening of a one-day EFCC Civil Society Organisations engagement organised in Sokoto. Yunusa said no one is an… 1 day ago The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has warned that the agency will not tolerate any sabotage of its fight against drug abuse. Marwa issued the warning on Thursday in his address at the passing out ceremony of additional 2,500 cadets of Senior Officers Basic Course…
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