Following widespread criticism, activist Just Adetoun has apologised and made amends with a mother she publicly criticised for taking her 11-year-old daughter to her street-sweeping job.

Adetoun visited the mother’s home, acknowledging her initial approach was insensitive and expressing regret for any harm caused.

Prior to the apology, Adetoun had filmed the mother, questioning her for bringing her 11-year-old daughter out by 5am for street-sweeping.

Adetoun had threatened to report her and child being taken from her if such repetition itself.

“Obviously for someone to wake up leave iyana oworo and be sweeping before 5am there is PROBLEM. Times are hard but our children must not be exploited

She offered support, providing a monthly stipend in addition to the mother’s N19,500 earnings”.

Adetoun shared an update on Instagram, apologising for any misunderstanding and reaffirming her commitment to advocating for the child’s well-being.

“APOLOGIES ON HOW YOU ALL SAW THE VIDEO. I knew something was wrong, but the rights of the child were most important. She comes all the way from inside Oworo to Ikoyi for just 19,500 monthly. MY INTENTION WAS CLEAR IN MY CAPTION,” she wrote. (The Nation)