Olori Janet Afolabi, Queen of Apomu land, has given face masks and cartons of noodles to indigent children in Apomu community to mark Children’s Day.
Mrs Afolabi also urged parents to keep the children safe against COVID-19 pandemic.
The packages were well distributed to the children in their various suburbs and this received a great commendation by their parents and the entire community.
Olori Janet who said the gift package was not a one-off exercise, assured them that it would be a regular support from her as part of her contributions to the welfare of the children of Apomuland.
She also explained that her reason to reach out to them is because of their plight especially at this season of COVID – 19.
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She further said many families cannot feed their children following the effect of the COVID-19, which shut down economic activities. “As we celebrate 2020 children’s day, we should remember children in need and put a smile on their faces. We should give them hope for a greater tomorrow,” She said.
Olori Afolabi further charged parents on their expected roles in keeping their children safe during this pandemic. She urged parents and caretakers to guide children about regular hand washing, while teaching them about social distancing.
She equally emphasized on regular preventive messages to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Olori Janet also extended act of kindness to some blind children in Ekiti state, where she donated 100 facemasks to Government Special School of the Blind in Ikere Ekiti.
