Anambra Gov, Soludo threatens to arrest parents whose children hawk, beg

Anambra threatens to arrest parents whose children hawk, beg

The Anambra State Government threatened parents and guardians whose wards are caught hawking and begging on the street with arrest and prosecution over the weekend.

Mrs. Ify Obinabo, state commissioner for women and social welfare, explained during this year’s International Day of Families celebration that the action would ensure the survival, proper development, and protection of every child in the state.

The measure, according to her, would also serve as a deterrent for parents and guardians.

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She stated, “The prevalence of child hawking and begging on our streets, as well as child sexual abuse, trafficking, and maltreatment in the state, is alarming.

The use of children for domestic labour, neglect, and maltreatment by parents and guardians are in violation of the Child Rights Act.

“The ministry is prepared to arrest and prosecute parents and guardians who violate the basic rights of children in the state.

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Anambra threatens to arrest parents whose children hawk, beg

“Starting next week, if we see a child hawking or begging on the street, that child will identify the person who recruited him or her, and we will arrest that individual.”

The Commissioner stated that her ministry would continue to educate parents on the importance of sending their children to school and giving their upbringing top priority, describing education and proper upbringing of children as the only way to eliminate poverty and crime in the society.

She added, “These children require care, love, support, and a sense of belonging, not abuse or domestic labour.”

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