From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Executive Director of Enemona Josh foundation, Williams Illah has called on the government at all levels to provide adequate security and protection for children against all forms of abuse as another means to fulfil their future.
The Director who made the call in a statement to mark this year’s children’s Day celebration said provision of basic necessities for Nigerian child in a secured environment is the surest route to a happy and fulfilling future for children.
Despite the various challenges faced by children in Nigeria ranging from poor parentage, lack of educational and medical amenities, the foundation extols the struggle for survival by the average Nigerian child.
“Williams said the foundation is concerned about the welfare of orphans and children from vulnerable homes in Nigeria.”
On the issues of enactment of the Child Rights Act aimed at giving children a sense of belonging, Enemona foundation appealed to the federal government to see that the act is domesticated by all states and the FCT
“Let us all remain ever conscious of our duty to bring up our children with the right orientation and to bequeath to them a peaceful and prosperous society,”
The statement charged children to be good ambassadors of the State and their parents. the statement also urged them to shun evil vices and be of good behavior so that that they can have a brighter future
He urged the children to improve on their academic performance by preparing very well ahead of all examinations while being focused on achieving excellence in their studies.
Enemona foundation therefore urged parents to dutifully play their roles in providing the immediate needs for their children, adding that the future peace of the country is largely depend on children’s upbringing.
