The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has visited eight-year-old Jalila Abdul Jalil and her family following reports of alleged abuse at St. Olives Grammar Boarding School in Dodowa.
The visit was intended to express the government’s sympathy and reassure the family of the State’s commitment to the child’s safety, recovery, and well-being.
The headmistress, Veronica Vorsah reportedly immersed Jalil’s legs in a bucket of hot water as treatment for a suspected fungal infection.
The infection is said to have worsened after Jalila was allegedly instructed by school authorities to repeatedly wear the same pair of socks.
Addressing the family, Dr. Lartey described the incident as “unfortunate” and confirmed that Jalila would receive comprehensive medical, psychosocial, and welfare support.
She added that the Ministry will monitor the case closely until it is fully resolved.
“Anybody who harms a child harms the nation,” the Minister emphasized, adding that the law will take its course regardless of who is involved.
As part of her visit, Dr. Lartey presented the family with donations including GH¢5,000 in cash, food items, and household supplies to provide immediate relief.
The family thanked the Minister for the support and appealed for swift justice in the case.
The Minister also commended Channel One TV and other media outlets for highlighting the matter and similar cases, stressing that responsible journalism is vital for protecting vulnerable children and ensuring accountability.
Dr. Lartey was accompanied by the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei North, Theresa Lardi Awuni, Head of the Domestic Violence Secretariat, Madam Malonin Asibi, and other officials.
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