Tinubu charges 119 released minors to be responsible citizens

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the 119 minors, who were recently freed after being arraigned by the police for their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests, to seize the opportunity to become responsible citizens.

The President made this call on Tuesday during the formal handover of the minors to Governors Uba Sani of Kaduna State and Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State at the State House in Abuja. President Tinubu was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

Speaking at the event, President Tinubu emphasized that the federal government is committed to addressing the nation’s challenges and called on the governments of Kaduna and Kano states to take responsibility for the rehabilitation of the minors, ensuring their successful reintegration into their communities and society at large.

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The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, confirmed that all the pardoned minors had undergone medical examinations and were certified fit for release to their parents or guardians. He also noted that while 112 minors were being formally handed over to their respective state governments, seven others had already been released.

In his remarks, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State urged the freed minors to reflect on their actions and embrace the opportunity given to them by President Tinubu to reform and become responsible citizens. He stressed the importance of avoiding further actions that could put them at odds with the law.

Governor Sani also assured that his administration would work with relevant stakeholders to help the minors complete their education or engage in positive ventures that would help them build better futures.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State commended President Tinubu for his compassion toward the masses, highlighting that the release of the minors demonstrates the president’s commitment to the welfare of the people.

He pledged that the Kano State government would ensure the proper rehabilitation and reintegration of the minors into their communities.

Proofreading by Uchechi Ojo, Sub-editor at NeptunePrime.