OGUN GOVERNMENT ACQUIRES 2.2 HECTARES OF LAND TO REHABILITATE DESTITUTE

The Permanent Secretary noted that by the time the centre commence operation, destitute would have been taken off the street across the State, stating that the Ministry had been rescuing destitute on the roads and making use of private rehabilitation homes.

Penpushing further reports that, she  pointed out that when the centre is completed, it would reduce the burden of accommodation for rehabilitation of destitute in the State, and also disclosed that the Ministry had rescued and rehabilitated 46 destitute and vagrant lunatics across the State within the period.

The Permanent Secretary said that 625 family cases were handled by the Social Development Area Offices domiciled in the Local Government Areas in the State, adding that 97 estranged couples, whose cases were referred to the Ministry, had equally been reconciled.

Penpushing also reports that, the Committee Chairman, Hon. Ajibola in company of her colleagues including Honourables Modupe Mujota, Lateefat Ajayi, Atinuke Bello and Musefiu Lamidi, in response commended the Ministry for its activities, pledging that the Assembly would be ready to assist the ministry when the need arises.