Ogun State Government Cancels Licenses Of 20 Private Orphanage Homes

The Ogun State Government has revoked the provisional licenses of 20 private orphanages operating within the state due to their failure to comply with regulations designed to protect the well-being and safety of the vulnerable children in their care…………CONTINUE READING

This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, during a meeting held on Friday with representatives of private orphanage homes at the ministry’s conference room in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the state capital.

Adeleye expressed her dissatisfaction with the conduct of some orphanage operators, warning that the state will not tolerate illegal activities such as unauthorized adoptions, child trafficking, or the mistreatment of children under their care.

She stressed that orphanages are expected to operate with compassion, focusing on empowering and caring for vulnerable children, and should never engage in practices that compromise their safety.

Adeleye reiterated the current administration’s commitment to safeguarding children’s welfare and preventing exploitation, urging orphanage operators to strictly follow the established guidelines.

The commissioner also highlighted that the primary purpose of running an orphanage is to contribute to society through humanitarian services. She warned that anyone found failing in their duties would face legal action.

Additionally, she mentioned that the ministry is enhancing its data collection processes to ensure accurate recording and documentation of the number of children admitted into orphanages.

“The state government’s actions are intended to protect vulnerable children and uphold the integrity of orphanage services,” Adeleye said.

She clarified that although 20 orphanages had their provisional licenses revoked, not all were involved in severe misconduct. Some had simply failed to adhere to proper child adoption guidelines and other regulatory requirements.

“We have revoked the provisional licenses of these 20 orphanages. We intend to thoroughly investigate and ensure that all are complying with the necessary standards,” she added.

“We have instructed the affected orphanages to reapply after a month, and we have issued additional guidelines to those with permanent licenses to ensure that standards are maintained.

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