ABEOKUTA — A Non-governmental organisation, Global Support for Kids Initiative (GSK) has graduated four children in barbing and vulcanizer training
The beneficiaries of the community based organisation under the Child Protection Network (CPN) in Ogun state, includes Adeyemi Lekan, who specializes in vulcanizer, while Olawale Pelumi, Akinwunmi Ayomide, and Wasiu Feranmi were trained in barbing.
Speaking at the event, the Director for Child Development Services, Ministry of Women Affairs, Ajala A.A represented by Ibrahim K.O in her goodwill message emphasized the need for self determination on the part of the students adding that it would assist them in having self control over their lives and future.
“As you are completing some stages in life i want you to bear the act of self control determination in mind. I repeat self determination will assist you on having control over your life and future and this is where believing in yourselves will set in.
“it is important to understand that self determination usually contributes to positive result in area like education and an improved quality of life.Self determination will assist you in setting your goals, achieving it and you would be free from the act of “I CANT”.
She therefore urged them to be ambitious and self determined as nothing can limit them other than themselves.
The National Coordinator, Child Protection Network Nigeria (CPN) Peju Osoba in her remarks urged the beneficiaries parents to assist them to grow by not putting burdens on them owing to their new status.
She maintained that the growth and success the beneficiaries will record will be determined by the contributions of their guardians, saying that it is a new phase of them for them and as such should be allowed to mature before the demands of life.
The Director, GSK, Opeyemi Olowookere in his remark noted that the organisation will continue to take steps at bridging the gap between the street children and their parents, which according to him is the ultimate goal.
He added that the organisation has taken more children into it’s custody and will graduate more who will complete their training soon, as six new street children have been selected to begin trainings on different vocational skills.
The Country Director, Adebisi Olamiposi in her welcome address hinted that the Orphan and Vulnerable Children graduation is one of the organization major achievements on the street-connected children and like every other organization within the State has an intense desire and determination to help make a difference in every life that comes our way.
She however, advised the students on the need not to return to their previous lifestyle and mind the kind of company they keep.
Other dignitaries in attendance includes, officer Osho representing the NSCDC Boss, Sp Sirajo Bello representing the Lafenwa Railway station, Representative from Astra Polaris Bank and GraceWaters academy and Okubukola Adejumo, CEO Beckywrens World, a Capital market consultant.
