In a commendable display of dedication to education, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ekiti State, Mrs. Olapeju Babafemi, intervened when she found several children outside their classrooms during school hours while en route to Efon Alaaye on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
The incident occurred in Erijiyan-Ekiti, where the Commissioner apprehended the children and underscored the Ekiti State Government’s zero tolerance for truancy.
“Every child deserves the right to an education, highlighting the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring school attendance for all children,” she asserted.
Mrs Babafemi emphasized the various policies introduced by Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji aimed at promoting free education and enhancing the learning environment across the state.
She noted the government’s active efforts to remove barriers to education and encourage consistent school attendance.
Some community members who gathered to support the Commissioner’s initiative expressed their appreciation for her efforts to address truancy.
The residents requested that the children be released to the community head, reflecting a communal approach to child welfare.
In response, Mrs Babafemi assured the community that she would follow up on the situation, pledging to ensure the children returned to their classrooms.
“I am committed to working with the community to secure the future of our children,” she added.
This incident highlights the ongoing efforts of the Ekiti State Government to combat truancy and foster a culture of education, reinforcing the critical importance of ensuring every child has access to schooling.
