Two nursing mothers and eight other inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Center, Ibara, Abeokuta, Ogun State, regained their freedom on Wednesday.
The released inmates, three women and seven men, had been held for failing to meet their bail requirements after committing various offenses.
Among the three women were two who carried their babies on their backs. We also reports that the Olu of Itori, Oba Abul-Fatai Akamo, in commemoration of his 21st year on the throne, paid their fines, provided them with cash for transportation back to their respective homes, and donated other items to the facility.
The monarch, who arrived with the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola, urged the inmates not to lose hope
Controller Adesina Abioye advised the freed inmates to always be of good conduct, reflect on their past experiences, and never forget the lessons and training they received while at the facility.
Meanwhile, the traditional ruler of Itori kingdom in Ewekoro local government area of Ogun State, Oba Fatai Akamo Wednessday extended gestures to needy which include Stella Obasanjo Children Home, patients of State Hospital, Sokenu and Sacred Heart Hospital, Abeokuta.
We also reports that the gestures were part of activities marking his 21st coronation anniversary, which earlier kicked of with a press conference held in his palace in Itori town.
The Olu Itori was accompanied by his chiefs as well as Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola, alongside other dignitaries to celebrate with inmates of the above-mentioned facilities.
We further reports that the first point of call was the Stella Obasanjo Children Home located within the Government Reservation Area (GRA), Ibara, Abeokuta, where he donated foot items and house items equipment.
The royal father at the ceremony used the opportunity to announce that he would equally support the home with equipment for the completion of the ongoing hall construction within the premises of the home
We also reports that the traditional ruler at the ceremony as part of additional support for the home, was able to raise over N5million through some notable dignitaries who followed him for the benefits of the children and home.
The Olu Itori at the event equally recalled same gestures by the Penpushing Media to the Home, and tasked other organisations to emulate, stressing that such gestures were part of the corporate social responsibilities which be priority for various establishments
Also reports that Akamo going memory lane, disclosed that he equally passed through the stage the inmates found themselves, explaining after his birth at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, he was an inmate for over two years to survive hardship condition.
The monarch said no child should be look down on, or written office, using himself as a good example, who despite his predicament in childhood, he ended up becoming relevant in the society
We further reports that the children at the home added glamour to the visit as they engaged in cultural display, as well as series of melodious songs, which attracted Olu of Itori and Olowu of Owu Kingdom, who joined the children in dancing
The entourage was received by the management of the home led by the Commissioner of Women Affairs and Community Development, Hon Adijat Adeleye, who in her welcome speech expressed appreciation to the monarch.
Further reports that she said the Ministry is happy over the gestures of the traditional ruler, adding that the management wasn’t surprised in view of the known fact that he has always been showing interest to plights of the needy.
The Commissioner who equally acknowledged same gestures from us during the yuletide period, stated that, no doubt government cannot do it alone, adding that the initiative of the royal father to have thought of the need to support government was a welcome development.
The Olowu in his remarks commended Akamo for deeming it fit to visit and support the home, adding that he was happy and impressed about the initiative, stressing that there was always need to come to the aid of the less privileged
Also reports that the first-class traditional ruler pointed out that government cannot do it alone, and therefore appealed to the well to do in the society to consider need to contribute their quota to the developmental growth of the needy.
The celebration train of the monarch, thereafter, moved to Correctional Centre, where food items were equally donated for the inmates, and charged the officials to ensure that the donations were judiciously used.
We also gather reports that the inmates in same vein, added glamour to the visit with the centre music band entertaining the guests, and there was a football competition between Olu Itori Soccer team and Correctional Soccer team.
The two teams were drawn from the inmates who during the match displayed their soccer skills to the admiration of the visitors, and at the end of the competition, the monarch team went home with the cup, having trashed the opponent 2-0
Also further reports that monarch at the correctional centre brought relief for eleven inmates, who were unable to offset their fines, and made payment of N3.2million to regain freedom, as well as announced cash donation to refurbish the damaged prison van
The celebration train later moved to State Hospital Sokenu, Abeokuta and donated medical materials, as well as offset medical bills of some patients, which include a woman who had a successful operation
We also reports that Olu-Itori and his team after the State Hospital visit moved the convoy to Sacred Heart Hospital, where the sum of N1million was donated as support for the hospital
No comments:
Post a Comment