Lepers cry out, beg for support

Some inmates at the Iberekodo Leper’s Colony in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have cried out to well-to-do Nigerians and the government on the need to cater for the well being and education of their children.  

They spoke while receiving some food items from a non-governmental organization, JAW JAW Africa.

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Speaking on their challenges, the chairman of the colony, Jimoh Ahmed, advocated for soft loans that can enable those who can still do petty business start some trade. 

Responding, the convener of JAW JAW Africa, Victor Eniola-Mark, requested a data of out-of-school pupils, students as well as the lists of other pressing issues in the colony. 

He noted that the NGO prioritises issues affecting children, youths, women and the elderly.