The Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW) has decried the delay in the constitution and inauguration of the Nigerian Council for Social Work, saying that it is undermining the effectiveness of the social work profession in the country.
The association, therefore, appealed to President Bola Tinubu to constitute and inaugurate the Council without delay.
NASoW made the declaration in an open letter signed by its National President, Mashood Mustapha and addressed to the President.
The letter, which had been submitted at the Aso Villa in Abuja, was made available to journalists through the National Public Relations Officer of the association, Musliudeen Adebayo.
Mustapha, in the letter, titled “Open Letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the Urgent Need to Constitute the Nigerian Council for Social Work,” said social workers in the country were concerned by this delay, which has left the profession without necessary oversight and regulation, risking its integrity and effectiveness.
He, therefore, appealed to the President to expedite action on the constitution and inauguration of the Council.
Mustapha further urged Tinubu to address the irregularities and ensure that only qualified professionals, in line with the legal framework, are entrusted with this important task,
He said that it is essential that the Council, as a government agency, be led by qualified professional social workers who possess the expertise and understanding required for its governance, adding that NASoW members are committed to upholding the integrity of the profession.
