The Lagos State government has expressed its commitment to simplifying the adoption process to discourage illegal child trafficking.
The State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, made this known while addressing concerns about the lengthy procedures that many have blamed for the rise in child trafficking.
Ogunlende, speaking at the Zone 2 Police Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, acknowledged the public’s frustration with the nine-step legal adoption process. He assured that the government is working to reduce the time frame required for adoption, while maintaining the rigorous safeguards necessary to ensure children are placed in safe and appropriate homes.
“We are working tirelessly to streamline the process while adhering to the standards needed to protect children. Adoption requires careful procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of the children…
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