Akwa Ibom evacuates street children, pays pregnancy medical bill . . The Akwa Ibom State government has evacuated children engaged in hawking during school hours off the streets of Uyo. They are to be sent back to school immediately. . . The exercise, executed through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, is part of the government’s efforts to rid the state of street urchins. . Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare Dr. Glory Edet, who addressed the kids on Tuesday She said: “We did not come to arrest you people but to help you to prosper by going back to school.” . . She also added; “We will sponsor you in school by making sure your needs are taken care of. Do not go back to that bush or street again to avoid being arrested,” she added. . The commissioner also promised to pay the medical bill of one of the girls who was pregnant, and give her money to start her own business. . . Dr. Edet also promised to reunite them with their families through which their welfare could be easily given attention. . . #shekaru #kwankwaso #pdp #party #politicalparty #politics #nigerianpolitics #celebritylife #Breaking #celebritystylist Source: the nation https://www.instagram.com/p/B0S4AHmFhgv/?igshid=sarfqt0k1kv5
