Ondo state government, in collaboration with a non-governmental organisation, Save the Children International, has organised a two day workshop for children’s parliament members in Akure ,Ondo state
The two day workshop also had in attendance children from the disability community to foster inclusive participation
Addressing the participants ,the special Adviser to Ondo state governor on women Affairs Dr Seun Osamaye who highlighted the role of the ministry in promoting child participation in the state affairs noted that government was intentional in building young generation of leaders in governance 
Dr Osamaye noted that the workshop would enlighten the children on their roles as parliamentarian and the leadership skills they needed to inculcate
She appreciated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for the support given to children in the state , protecting children in cocoa producing communities of Ondo state as well as the efforts of government to implement the child protection policy 
Earlier, the Communication Officer of NGO Save the Children ,Ehinmofe Samuel, highlighted the security and safeguarding efforts of the organisation in protecting children in Ondo and Rivers States.
Ehinmofe appreciated the Ministry for the collaboration and invaluable contributions to partnering on child initiatives that promote the rights and well-being of children across the state
The lead speaker, Emmanuel Adaramola, enumerated leadership and advocacy skills for parliamentarian noting that Ondo state children were lucky to have the children’s parliament institute while charging them to make judicious use of opportunity
The workshop drew participants from secondary schools, religious leaders of religious ,and stakeholders in the education sector.
