Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Authorities has reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to addressing the persistent problem of homeless youngsters, generally known as Skolombo, in Calabar by means of a complete rehabilitation initiative championed by the Workplace of the Spouse of the Governor.
Talking throughout a press briefing in Calabar, the Particular Adviser to the Governor on Basic Duties, Ekpenyong Akiba, Esq., disclosed {that a} strategic proposal has been developed to facilitate the reintegration of those susceptible youngsters into society by means of structured sports activities and vocational coaching programmes.
He additional underscored the state’s collaborative efforts with nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) and the Workplace of Gender Mainstreaming, geared toward establishing a strong database of homeless people to make sure the efficient deployment of intervention measures.
Expressing deep concern over the rising involvement of those youngsters in legal actions and acts of vandalism, Akiba famous {that a} vital quantity lack verifiable household ties inside Cross River State, exacerbating the complexity of the difficulty.
Reassuring the general public, he urged endurance and collective assist, emphasising that the federal government stays resolute in its mission to systematically eradicate road homelessness in Calabar, whereas concurrently advancing broader developmental initiatives to foster sustainable progress throughout the state.
