Taju Taken In By Oyo State Government
18 June 2018 |
2:30 pm
Tajudeen Ibrahim Agbabiaka’s life has just changed for the best. The young lad who caught the attention of the internet recently because of his inability to respond in English has been taken in by the Oyo State government via the wife of the governor, Dr Florence Ajimobi. The Oyo State government stated that they have…
Tajudeen Ibrahim Agbabiaka’s life has just changed for the best.
The young lad who caught the attention of the internet recently because of his inability to respond in English has been taken in by the Oyo State government via the wife of the governor, Dr Florence Ajimobi.
The Oyo State government stated that they have “taken responsibility and custody of the child through the child welfare unit”.
Dr Ajimobi, while restating her commitment towards ensuring that children and the underprivileged are offered a better life, she advised parents to ensure that the basics of life be provided for their children.
Meanwhile, Funmi Awelewa, an actor appreciated the wife of the government as well as people who were concerned about the welfare of the boy.
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