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Fake Orphanages: FCTA Evacuates 19 Children From Famouskids Home

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has begun the clampdown on illegal orphanages being operated in the nation’s capital territory to ensure sanity.

The Acting Secretary, Social Development Secretariat (SDS), Hajia Safiya Umar, on Friday evacuated 19 children from Famouskids Orphanage Home, in Tungan Maje area of Zuba, Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja over alleged negligence and other nefarious acts.

Accompanied by the joint team of security personnel they stormed and sealed off the premises of the orphanage, which also runs a school in the area

It was gathered that the Famouskids Orphanage Home had 25 children as inmates, but only 19 of them who are between ages 4 and 17 years were met as at the time of the evaluation exercise.

According to her, the exercise would rid the nation’s capital, especially the outskirts, of human trafficking and other practices that are against child right act.

“There is a lot in the Federal Capital Territory that we have to do; the abuse is becoming too much. How can somebody set up an orphanage and be selling children? The Social Development Secretariat Authority wants to know the proprietor and the person is nowhere to be found

“Our investigations show that more needs to be done in order to stop the proliferation of illegal orphanages, it appears is a very big business going on in the city which the government least expected.

“The government thought they were well-spirited people that are opening orphanages to help children without parents, as a way of helping the government in managing some social vices. Unfortunately, people have used it as a business, using the children as personal business,” she said.

Mrs Umar explained that the FCT Administration will not tolerate the activities of individuals who indulge in bringing children from other states into the federal capital and using them to make money.

She said: “It has become a NAPTIP case because all the children are either from Akwa Ibom or Cross River states; this is outside their jurisdiction because there is jurisdiction of operation of orphanages.

“All children that will be kept in orphanages in Abuja must come from Abuja, anything outside Abuja is trafficking and that won’t be tolerated by FCTA.”

According to her, preliminary reports revealed that most of the children are brought to Abuja from Cross Rivers and Akwa Ibom states, and were left since February 2019 in the care of a 23-year-old, who claimed to be an undergraduate of the University of Abuja.

She added: “The police wrote to SDS to come and evacuate the children, meaning there are a lot of things happening in orphanages. From our investigations here, we have come to realize that there are other linkages with some other orphanages in Abuja.

“Orphanages are not meant to sell children. We gathered reliably from the police that the child might have been sold and she is in Lagos and we are now trying to track her,” she explained.

“It is bothering us  that the orphanages in FCT are abusing the law, they are only supposed to keep the children only for three months and then give them out either for adoption or fostering.”

On his part, one Edet Raphael, who claimed to be working with the orphanage as a volunteer, denied knowledge of the missing child from the Home.

He said: “I don’t know anything about the missing child, the first time I heard I was arrested and taken to the police station and they questioned me about the child.

“I told them (the police) I don’t know anything about the missing child. I remember the first girl but I have never met the missing girl.”

 

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Happy Birthday to President Tinubu, A leader of leaders, Visioneer- Sunday Dare:

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Salutes The “General Overseer of Nigeria’s Democracy” at 73.


The Special Adviser to the President (Media and Public Communications), Chief Sunday Dare CON FNIS, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a purposeful leader who rescued Nigeria from the brink.


In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, Chief Dare said, “Born on March 29, 1952, President Bola Tinubu’s unfolding story is a tapestry of struggles, intrigues, battles, and, ultimately, victories. His political journey has been bold and courageous, a spectacle admired by many.
“The last four decades of President Tinubu’s life culminated in his presidency, an inspiring journey driven by a profound sense of purpose.

His audacity led him into the tumultuous waters of political life, distinguishing him as a leader with a compelling political story. Across Nigeria, he continues to build bridges, fostering relationships and advocating for a national outlook in his politics.


“Where others succumbed to dread, President Tinubu’s bravery in initiating much-needed reforms has turned the country’s economy around, with Nigeria’s prospects now on an unprecedented positive trajectory. These reforms have positively impacted the nation, with economic indicators reflecting significant transformation under his watch.


“Nigeria has found in Bola Tinubu a leader who prioritizes the nation’s welfare over flamboyance. His purposeful leadership stands as a testament to his commitment to Nigeria’s progress and resilience. As Sunday Dare aptly stated, “History has found its man. A leader leading with purpose.


“Happy Birthday to My President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. A leader of leaders. A Visioneer. The General Overseer of Nigeria’s Democracy. A man Leading with Purpose. Renewing the Hope of Nigeria. Rekindling the spirit of Nigerians. Taking the road less travelled to get Nigeria to the desired destination of self-reliance and global relevance. 


“On your 73rd birthday my prayers are for more years, more vision, more courage, more wisdom and God’s protection,” the Presidential Spokesperson concluded.SD for Sustainable Development

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