The Executive Director of Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), Dr Dare Olagoke-Adaramoye, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to protecting and supporting vulnerable children, following a successful outreach to mark the International Day for Street Children.
In a statement signed by Dr. Olagoke-Adaramoye, TBI disclosed that the outreach programme was designed to provide immediate relief and long-term emotional support to children living on the streets.
According to him, no fewer than 20 street children benefitted from the initiative, receiving psychosocial counselling, clothing, hygiene kits, and food items.
The Executive Director noted that beyond meeting basic needs, the intervention aimed at restoring the children’s dignity and promoting their overall wellbeing.
Dr. Olagoke-Adaramoye emphasized the need for inclusive child protection systems, calling on stakeholders to intensify efforts through sustained interventions and policy-driven actions to address the plight of street children.
“The challenges faced by children on the streets require deliberate and coordinated responses that prioritise their safety, dignity, and future,” the statement read.
He highlighted the positive response from beneficiaries, noting that the outreach created a safe and supportive environment where the children felt heard, valued, and cared for.
The Executive Director also expressed appreciation to its sponsors and donors for their critical support, adding that their contributions were instrumental to the success of the programme.
Dr. Olagoke-Adaramoye reaffirmed the organisation’s resolve to continue championing child welfare initiatives, stressing that no child should be left behind.
