Parents of children convicted of cultism will be punished – Governor Sanwo-Olu

The executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that the parents of children convicted of cultism will also be punished.

The Governor stated this while addressing students on Thursday, May 27, during the Children’s Day celebration at the Police College, Ikeja.

Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, said a new law had been signed to fight cultism and it includes punishment for parents of wards convicted of cultism.

Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, who spoke on behalf of the Governor, said:

“The new law against cultism prescribes punitive measures for parents of young people convicted of cultism. Parents should be vigilant and monitor their children.”

“We owe them a duty to ensure that their dreams and aspirations are realized through continuous training, guidance, and mentoring.”

In similar news, the kid with Cerebal palsy identified as Fredinard who won a chess championship in the Lagos slum has met with the Executive Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The chess in slum convener, Tunde Onakoya informed the public of  the meeting between the Makoko chess champion and the Lagos Governor

He stated that the Lagos governor had a nice conversation with little Ferdinand and invited him to the Government house for a chess match.

The state government also promised to be a part of the boy’s life and his family’s.