The Edo State Government has taken into custody two abandoned children, around the Faith Mediplex complex and the third junction axis of the state.

The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, which took custody of the children, promised to reconnect them with their families.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Magdalene Ohenhen, who was at the Faith Mediplex in Benin City, Edo State, where a two-month-old baby was abandoned, said that the hospital had written to her after the child’s mother abandoned him.

According to her, “I came here after receiving a letter informing the Ministry that a baby was abandoned at the hospital by the mother.”

She noted that the state government would ensure that the baby is fully taken care of.

A Child Protection Officer with the Ministry, Ehis Agugu, noted that another boy was brought to the ministry by officers of the Nigeria Police attached to the family unit.

He said the boy was reportedly found around 3rd Junction, close to Ekiosa Market, in Benin City, urging members of the public, who may have information on the parents or guardians of the child, to furnish same to the ministry.

He noted that the state government is keen on protecting children, especially with the implementation of the Child Rights Act.

According to him, “We have been at the forefront of protecting children so that they are well catered for. We will ensure that abandoned children get some succour either by reconnecting them with their parents or helping them get settled in safe, secure homes.”

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R-L: Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Magdalene Ohenhen with the unnamed abandoned two-month-old baby; Consultant Surgeon & Medical Director of Faith Mediplex Hospital, Dr. Temple Oguike; and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Gender, Efosa Uyigue, at Faith Mediplex in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday, August 14, 2018.

2nd Photo:
A boy found loitering around third junction axis close to Ekiosa Market, in Benin City.

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Very good gesture from the state GOVERNMENT.

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What kind of people reason in a backward motion like this?!
Na wa o!

some people will have what others have been looking for and will abandon it, the mother of the two months old baby went through the stress and pains of pregnancy and child birth without issues and instead of her to praise GOD with the training of the baby, she abandon him.
To those that have been looking for a bundle of joy ( children are bundles of Joy) may GOD answer them speedily, this time next year you will be carrying your babies with joy and gladness in Jesus name. Amen
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Nigerian government needs to impIement effective child protection laws. Some people are too careless and reckless these days. They will be giving birth to kids like pigs but they can't afford to take care of them, have they forgotten family planning? There must be a law that we restrict our child bearing capacity such as an individual earning below #50000, should not have above 3 kids due to economic situation. We can't just be bringing these innocent kids to suffering unnecessarily. The extremely rich people don't have plenty kids but the poor man can boast of a football team of children. Come to the north, you will a MAI RUWA(water seller) having 4 wives and several kids. The govt needs to do something to our population explosion or else we will remain stagnant.
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Good

the mumcy just dey somewhere now dey observe....
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she will come back and claim those children one day, mark my words.

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Sho mo age mi ni

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Nice one

God bless d Edo State government

Dont let me say my mind.

DAT 3rd pix of dt boi sha tells it all.

May God help us in ds country from kidnappers isha allau.

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[quote author=oshe11 post=70277891][/quote] unode fear ba, OK. wait

That boy dey vex no be small

Greatzeus:
That boy dey vex no be small

unto say momsie nor leave biskit 4 am b4 she kawa