AN INAUGURAL ADDRESS PRESENTED TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION MURTALA MUHAMMED AIRPORT IKEJA LAGOS ON THE INAUGURATION OF THE SAFEGUARDING OF MINORS AND VULNERABLE PERSONS COMMITTEE
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos; His Grace Most Rev Dr Alfred Adewale Martins directed that this committee be set up.
Its aim is to safeguard minors and vulnerable persons from abuse, being preyed on, and other forms of illegalities and violence.
Child Protection is the process of protecting individual children identified as either suffering, or likely to suffer significant harm as a result of abuse or neglect.
Safeguarding relates to the actions taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm.
Children have basic human rights like adults.
We must do everything in the best interest of the children.
TYPES OF ABUSE
1) Child Abuse: is any act or omission by anybody which could harm the child or hinder his/her development.
2) Physical Abuse: Acts of physical violence on a child or vulnerable person eg punching, kicking, beating.
3A) Sexual Abuse: Making inappropriate contact with the body of a child directly or with an object.
3B) Enticing a Child: Exposing or exhibiting inappropriate imagery to the child.
4) Emotional Abuse: Verbal assault, violent scenes, bullying, isolation.
5) Neglect: Failing to take care of a child.
6) Economic Exploitation: Using the child for economic gains.
The parish priest is the Child Protection lead.
The team works directly with the Ikeja Deanery and other state departments to achieve this goal.
SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING TO A MEMBER OF THE TEAM.
WE HAVE OUR OFFICE SITUATED AT THE OLD PARISH PRIEST’S OFFICE AND YOU CAN REACH US ON OUR HOTLINE 09160447039 AND EMAIL
ascensionsafeguarding@gmail.com
OUR CHILD PROTECTION BOX IS OUTSIDE AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE CHURCH, WHERE YOU CAN REACH US.
BE ASSURED THAT EVERY MATTER WILL BE TREATED WITH UTMOST DISCRETION AND CONFIDENTIALITY.
We must sincerely thank Fr Dr Jerome Omoregie for all the support in bringing the committee to birth.
God bless us all.
Ascension Family!!!




