The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has urged caregivers to use positive and non-violent approaches in disciplining children, stressing that child abuse cannot be treated as a private family matter when a child’s safety is at risk.
Dr. Lartey made the call during a visit to the family of a young boy who was tied to a motorbike in a child abuse incident in Accra.
She led a delegation from the Ministry to assess the welfare needs of the child and his family following the incident.
During the visit, the Minister interacted with the child and his family and assured them of the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring the boy’s protection, care, and psychosocial well-being.
She expressed appreciation to the Good Samaritan whose intervention helped save the child, as well as to individuals and institutions that supported the family during the period.
“Cases of abuse should not be treated as private family matters once the safety and well-being of the child is threatened,” she said.
She also urged the public to remain vigilant and report all forms of abuse to the appropriate authorities.
As part of the visit, the Ministry presented assorted relief items including bags of rice, cooking oil, beans, milk, tin tomatoes, toilet rolls, antiseptics, soaps, and other essentials to support the family.
A cash donation of GHS 5,000 was also provided to assist with the child’s care and medical needs.
Dr. Lartey disclosed that steps are being taken to enrol the family onto the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme to provide ongoing support and improve their living conditions.
She added that the Ministry would collaborate with the Member of Parliament for Madina and the District Assembly to facilitate the provision of a wheelchair for the boy’s sister to aid her mobility.
The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of children and ensuring every child receives the necessary care and support.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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