Street Hawking by School-Aged Children Outlawed in Ogun State

Street hawking and trading by school-aged children during school hours have been banned on Wednesday by Ogun State Government.

 

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Elizabeth Sonubi, announced the ban at a sensitization rally in Abeokuta.

 

She warned that violating the order first and second times would be warned and the third time would be remanded at the state juvenile home.

Sonubi said the violation attracts a specified fine and presentation of tax receipts by his or her parents or guardian.

 

“We want every child to take opportunity of what they have now and ensure they acquire skills.

 

“We want parents and guardians to monitor their children as they are the leaders of tomorrow.

 

“If we take care of them, there will be peace in our homes, state and the nation at large,” she said.

 

Sonubi implored parents and guardians to monitor the educational and moral development of their wards to enable them become productive citizens in the future.