Child's Right: Makinde Commissions Family Court In Oyo
The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has commissioned a Family Court to enforce the rights of Children in the State.
During the commissioning, Makinde stated that although the Child’s Rights Act, 2003 was domesticated in the State in 2006, the Family Court where the rights of children will be enforced was not established until now.
He commended the judiciary led by the Honourable Justice Muktar Abimbola, the Honourable Chief Judge of Oyo State for the achievement.
In his speech, Governor Makinde stated that it is always a delight for him to be part of activities that show the collaboration between the three arms of government.
He added that the growth of people is strongly dependent on the synergy between the executive, judiciary and legislature.
According to Makinde, one of the points raised in his administration’s roadmap to Accelerated Development in Oyo State, 2019-2023 is to strengthen the laws around the Child’s Rights Act.
He further stressed that the establishment of the family court would enable the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion to carry out their responsibilities.
The governor advised the people of the State not hesitate to contact the Oyo Ministry of Women Affairs Rapid Response Team (OYOMWA-RRT) whenever they see any child’s rights being violated.
He said “violation of a child’s rights will include all sorts of physical and emotional abuse. I can assure you that they will be swift in their response and they will make sure that the rights of that child are protected.”
Makinde noted that all other issues that directly impact the family and the child will be resolved in the family court.