Hon. Kolade Victor Akinjo, member representing Ilaje/Ese-odo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has charged parents to focus more on their children’s talents.
The Honourable member gave the charge on Saturday at the event of the launching of a musical album titled: “Talitha cumi” by one Miss Oluwatomilola Erejuwa at Aseph Event Centre along Igbokoda expressway, Igbodigo in Okitipupa local government.
Hon. Akinjo who was represented by one his Special Assistants, Ayodeji Rufus Omosowone described children as special gifts with different talents from God and should be nurtured in a manner that they would contribute positively to the development of our society.
While delivering his speech as the Chairman of the occasion, Hon. Akinjo likened the children’s talent to an investment that must not be wasted but properly nurtured by their parents and guardians at a very early age.
The Honourable member used the occasion to assure his constituents on his continued determination to key into positive programmes that would have direct impact on the lives of the people.
He therefore advocated for parents to pay more attention to their children, encourage their expressions, praise their efforts and set them free where necessary in order to nurture their talents for the development of their nation.
Other dignitaries present at the event include the Jegun of Idepe Okitipupa, HRM Oba Michael Adetoye Obatuga, Chief (Mrs) Ebisemiju, Hon. Banji Okunomo, former PDP Governorship aspirant, Dr. Oscar Gbayisemore and many others.
