Following the tragic story of a 26-year-old homeless amputee single mother, Mary Daniel who trended on social media selling pure water in other to survive, the Lagos state government has interfered and taken over her welfare. Special Adviser to the State Governor on Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale stated that the action was necessary in order to protect the physically challenged woman from abuse and risk. She said that Mary is an indigene of Ayingba, Kogi state, who moved to Lagos two weeks ago, and hawked table water in traffic in Oshodi to earn a living, is now in temporary protective custody pending when further plans would be concluded by the government to get Eric apartment and also empower her. According to the Special adviser, “The case of Mary (Daniel) was brought to my attention by the Managing Director, Lagos State Lotteries Board and two politicians from Oshodi who expressed concern about her safety as some kind-hearted individuals have started sending money to her account to assist her”. She explained that after her interaction with Daniel, it was agrees that the present administration should take over the case to ensure her personal safety. Also, Adebowale promises to personally look over her as a guardian and ensure that she is properly settled in Lagos.
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