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.
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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.
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