I Saw Young Beggars In Kano But My Host Said Don’t Give Them Money They’d Use It To Buy Drugs — Shittu Recalls Kano Experience
Former Minister of Communications Adebayo Shittu has shared an experience he encountered in Kano during the 2022 presidential campaign period, revealing how he was advised not to give money to children begging on the streets because of fears the money could be used to buy drugs.
Shittu spoke about the incident during an interview on Symfoni TV while discussing social challenges affecting young people across Nigeria, especially concerns surrounding substance abuse and street begging among vulnerable children….WATCH VIDEO CLIP ON X
According to the former minister, the incident happened shortly after Friday prayers while he was leaving with his host during campaign activities ahead of the 2023 general election...READ FULL STORY; FROM THE SOURCE.
He explained that he noticed several young children begging and immediately felt compelled to help them financially.
However, Shittu said his host quickly stopped him from bringing out money for the children.
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