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The Ogun State government has said the proprietor of the Light of Hope Orphanage, Akute, Pastor Samuel Atunde, who allegedly raped two minors, will be prosecuted, if found guilty.

Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development Mrs. Elizabeth Sonubi said the matter would be heard this month.

Addressing reporters in Abeokuta, the state capital, she said the government had set up a panel of enquiry on the matter.

Mrs. Sonubi said: “If the allegation is proved and Atunde is found guilty of the offence, he would be prosecuted. I assure the public that my ministry will continue to care, protect and promote the survival of children.

“I remind those keen on writing reports on these children that their future is involved and their privacy should be respected. Their academic and psychological well-being is paramount to us.”

The Chairman, Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State, Lanre Edun, has commended women in his domain for their various efforts at improving council area.

He gave the commendation at a training organised for women leaders in the area, which held at the council’s secretariat, Ake, Abeokuta.

Edun, an engineer, also thanked the women for their invaluable support towards his administration and that of Governor IbikunleAmosun.

He urged them to continue to support them in order to enjoy the full dividends of democracy. He also sought their support for the newly-formed All Peoples Congress (APC)

Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in the state, Mrs. Elizabeth Sonubi, also enjoined women who had benefited from the empowerment loans granted through the ministry to repay in time.

The one-day training, which centered on leadership and communication skills, was organised by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in conjunction with the council to enlighten the grassroots women on contemporary issues.

It was also meant to cross-fertilise ideas on matters affecting them and how to improve their socio-economic and political status.