Child comedian Taju meets Ajimobi

Child comedian, Tajudeen Agbabiaka, has met with the Governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi and his wife, Dr. Florence Ajimobi.

Tajudeen, popularly known has Taju, became a social media sensation after a video of himself went viral.

In the video, Taju is seen trying to learn the English language, getting mocked in the process of trying to repeat some sentence.

The interest he showed while trying to learn the language attracted the attention of celebrities who took it upon themselves to help ensure he gets educated.

Celebrities such as Mavin boss Don Jazzy and comedian AY have decided to help him, launching a campaign to see him get the right education.

Funke Akindele and Funmi Awelewa took to Instagram on Monday to share pictures of Taju’s meeting with the First Lady and the Governor, thanking them for taking up Taju’s case.

Thank you so much Mummy,Her Excellency Dr Florence Ajimobi ( wife of Oyo state Governor)for taking Taju’s case up. Thanks @abi_kd for answering my call. Now Taju is in safer hands and he will surely have a home and go to school. Thanks @aycomedian for starting #tajugoestoschool project, you are indeed a father. Now I’m happy. @funmiawelewa oluwa a wa Pelu e o! Thanks Nigerians. Wish you all a fruitful week.

A post shared by Funke Akindele Bello (@funkejenifaakindele) on Jun 18, 2018 at 12:41am PDT

Thanks everyone for your love and support. I am so happy to let you all know that Taju is now in safe hands. TAJU is now with the government💃💃 I love you Boy❤ The wife of Oyo State Governor Dr Florence Ajimobi today, met with the little boy, Tajudeen Ibrahim Agbabiaka, that trended on social media some days ago. It can be recalled that Taju was recorded in an instagram video, where he was asked questions in English language and could not respond because he could not converse in the language. The Oyo state government has taken responsibility and custody of the child through the child welfare unit of the state government. Dr Ajimobi reiterated her commitment to improving the quality of life of children and urged the young parents not to be irresponsible to the role of training their children but care for the children with the required nourishment and basics of life. In the meantime, case work intervention is on going on the issue so as to bring it to a logical conclusion. The state government has reiterated its commitment to reducing the vulnerability of children and the under privileged in the state. Taju is now with the government. Thanks alot @aycomedian @moabudu @funmiawelewa @elamefa @funkejenifaakindele @donjazzy

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According to media reports, the Oyo state government has taken responsibility and custody of the child through the child welfare unit of the state government.

The state government also reiterated its commitment to improving the quality of life of children and reducing the vulnerability of children and the underprivileged in the state.