The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on the state Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq to develop a code of conduct that would quickly address the unchecked patronage and usage of Hotels and pubs by underage persons In Ilorin metropolis.
This was part of the resolutions reached during plenary today on a Motion on Notice on the ‘Urgent Need To Address The Unchecked Patronage And Usage Of Hotels And Pubs By Underage Persons’
Leading the debate, Hon. Omotosho Olakunle Rasaq noted that the capital city of Ilorin is fast-growing into a cosmopolitan with an increase in the number of hospitality establishments, including hotels, pubs, brothels, lounges, and recreational centers.
He express concern that the unchecked access to such venues exposes minors to immoral, unhealthy, and dangerous behaviors such as alcohol consumption, drug abuse, and other forms of social vices.
The lawmaker expressed worry that the trend is rapidly gaining ground in areas such as Adewole, Tanke, Fate, Unity Road, Pipeline, Sango, and GRA, where children, some still in secondary school uniforms are frequently seen gaining access to the hotels without any restriction.
Reading the resolutions, the Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu urged urged the Governor to direct Ministry of Social Development and Hotel and Tourism Board to immediately carry out a comprehensive audit and regulatory inspection of all hotels, lounges in the state.
The house equally called on the heads of all law enforcement agencies to conduct regular checks and surveillance on hospitality establishments to enforce age restrictions and penalize violators accordingly.
