Kudos To Fathers Raising Their Children With Strong Moral Values – Gov. Okpebholo

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Sunday joined fathers across the state and the world to celebrate ‘Fathers’ Day’ commending men, who continued to raise their children with discipline, faith, responsibility and strong moral values.

The governor, in a message through his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Dr Patrick Ebojele, in Benin, urged fathers to take a more active role in shaping the lives of their children and wards.

He explained that protecting them from crime, negative peer influence and moral decline would help add value to the society.

Okpebholo described fatherhood as one of the greatest responsibilities entrusted to men, noting that the strength and future of society depended largely on the values established within families.

According to him, every father who wakes up daily, works hard, sacrifices for his family and raises his children in the fear of God deserves to be celebrated.

“Your efforts, love and commitment are recognised and appreciated.

“Be more deliberate in your responsibilities as leaders of your various homes, pay closer attention to the activities of your children and wards, friendships and decisions while providing proper guidance,” he said.

He advised parents to counsel their children against the dangers of cultism, kidnapping, internet fraud and other criminal activities, warning that the consequences of crime often affected the entire families.

“We have seen families lose their peace, property destroyed and the future of young people ruined because of involvement in criminal activities.”

According to the governor, many of these situations could have been prevented through early guidance and proper parental supervision.

He said the Edo government has intensified efforts to tackle kidnapping, cultism and other violent crimes through improved security measures and establishment of special courts for speedy prosecution of offenders.

He warned that anyone involved in criminal activities would face the full wrath of the law, stressing that the era of impunity is over.

“No father should have to watch his child lose his future because of crime.

“This is why parents must remain involved, provide direction and help their children make the right choices,” he said.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)