The Institute of Social Work of Nigeria has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the bill for the establishment of National Council of Social Work into law.
Dr John Emaimo, Executive Director of the institute, made the appeal at the International Conference of the institute in Abuja on Saturday.
He maintained that the president’s approval of the bill would better the lots of vulnerable groups like the aged, orphans and under-privileged persons in the society.
He explained that social work is a profession charged with the responsibilities of provision of relief, social needs, and welfare for those who are unable to meet up with their basic needs.
It also caters for those that have social problems like affliction, induced with drug, congenital disorder and ensure their full rehabilitation and reintegration into the society.
He emphasised that such service delivery could…
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