Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Segun Dawodu has acknowledged the roles played by social workers globally, saying that their contributions are responsible for societal integration and harmony enjoyed in most homes.
Dawodu, who disclosed this in his address to participants at the celebration of the Y2020 International Social Work Day in Lagos, stated that it was practically impossible for any society to exist without these sets of professionals.
According to him, the indispensable roles of social workers in ensuring stability in our society cannot be overemphasised, stressing that the role played by social workers is being underrated in the society.
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The Commissioner, therefore, advocated for better treatment and provision of good welfare packages for social workers in view of their enormous selfless responsibilities.
While advising new entrants into the profession not to despair in the face of the prevailing circumstances, Dawodu disclosed that he has taken it upon himself to ensure that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu prioritises issues affecting the welfare of social workers.
The year 2020 Social Workers Day, themed “Promoting Importance of Human Relations”, was celebrated with a fitness walk tagged ‘Walk for Life’ and lectures on topics geared towards enhancing the professional competence of social workers in the Ministry.
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