The state government says it will no longer tolerate the use of vulnerable persons by some unscrupulous elements to source for alms, across the State.
It therefore warned that anyone caught using children, sick persons, under any guise to solicit for alms, will be apprehended and made to face prosecution.
A release signed by the Commissioner for Social Welfare, Children and Women’s Affairs, Dr Victoria Chikwelu, expressed dismay over the indiscriminate use of children, the sick and other persons in need of medical attention for alms begging, which she noted compounds the medical and mental status of the victims.
The release which described Anambra State as child friendly, advised the public to report persons who engage in using children for alms begging to the Ministry of Social Welfare, Children and Women’s Affairs in Awka, or the nearest Police Station for prompt action.


http://www.absradiotv.com/index.php/state/6429-anambra-bans-use-of-vulnerable-persons-for-alms-begging#.WKZwHiHYfGM.facebook

good very good. other south east and south south states need to emulate this.

Quite rampant here in Port Harcourt. People are turning it to their own Oil and Gas business already

Quite A Move.

Hmm let's see how well its endorced. Reserving my opinion til then.

Nice to hear this. Its long overdue.

Nice move, let them go to the parks.. becoming crazy. I think government should get a data of these people and offer them monthly assistance or something

Nice idea...... But I hope it will work Sha....

Government on point.....begging with the sick and the vulnerable are the new trend now,many groups bearing many names and their white shirts or aprons are out there exploiting these people...... .a very good one from the state government banning their activities

Blue3k:
Hmm let's see how well its endorced. Reserving my opinion til then.

dont worry about that part.

1shortblackboy:
good very good. other south east and south south states need to emulate this.

Don't forget southwest.

Deadvalley001:


Don't forget southwest.

i'm not sure if its a problem in d southwest but im sure its a problem in d south-east and south-south especially PH

Deadvalley001:


Don't forget southwest.

They should first tackle ritualism.

1shortblackboy:
i'm not sure if its a problem in d southwest but im sure its a problem in d south-east and south-south especially PH

Don't mind those loud-mouthed riff-raffs. Instead of them to face their region, they just couldn't help dragging the SW into their local almajiri problem, as usual.