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  • 2024: Children’s Day : NAWOJ FCT Calls for collective Protection of Children’s Rights

    2024: Children’s Day : NAWOJ FCT Calls for collective Protection of Children’s Rights

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    As Nigerian children join other children globally to celebrate the 2024, Children’s Day today, the Chairperson of the FCT Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang has called for a collective protection of the Rights of the Nigerian children.

    Comrade Bassey in a statement to mark the day in Abuja, tasked all tiers of government, parents, owners of educational institutions, traditional and Religious bodies to prioritize the rights of children as human rights.

    Ikpang while listing the issues of the Rights of children, such as the survival, education , safety in school environment, healthcare, nutrition, called for a change in the narrative by ensuring that the FCT sets the pace of upholding the rights of children in the nation’s capital.
    She stated that it can be achieved through the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders to be proactive to the protection of every Nigerian child through formulation of inclusive policies that carry vulnerable children.

    Comrade Bassey while commending the efforts of the Mandate Secretary FCTA Women Affairs, Mrs. Adedayo Benjamins- Laniyi since her appointment by the FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom, tasked her to do more for children, especially in ridding the streets of street children, following insecurities in the FCT.

    She also lamented the increased number of children of school age involved in street hawking, rather than being in school.

  • Children’s Day: Maikalangu says education remains top priority in AMAC

    Children’s Day: Maikalangu says education remains top priority in AMAC

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    As the 2023 Children’s day is being observed in the territory, Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has said that the education of youths, children remains a top priority agenda for his administration.

    Maikalangu who spoke during the celebration of the 2023 Children’s Day at LEA Primary School, Durumi 2, noted i
    the importance of stakeholders in education – parents and the citizens to collaborate by teaching their children and wards the virtues of patriotism, loyalty, and commitment to nation-building as a way of fostering love and national unity .

    Maikalangu who was represented by the Council Secretary, Hon. Jafaru Gwagwa said, “The children day celebration is a national day to celebrate all children. They are the future and they hold the key to our society.”

    “On our part as a Council. We are providing interventions in the educational and social welfare sub-sectors. We have identified and begun the rehabilitation of primary schools as well as providing instructional materials some of which are going to be distributed to some in our first phase of interventions.”

    ‘ Children’s day is one special event set aside to promote awareness on issues relating to this special class in our communities in a platform that further addresses issues that border on the education, welfare and wellbeing of youths and children.”

    “Through this forum, we are able to confront challenging scenarios that militate against their overall existence as leaders of future Nigeria with a view to providing safety nets afterwards.”

    “In addition, it is the duty of all of us to desist from exposing children to foreign and counterproductive cultures. Here, church leaders, guardians and the school have greater roles to play.”

    “The state of the nation as it concerns youth and children is not only distrubing, but unacceptable. The spate of out-of-school, child labour, street trading and begging is on the rise due to societys lack of commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of the children.

    “However, given the posture of this year’s theme, I advocate that the only solution is for us to have collective action in solving those and many other problems that has threatened the children, value-orientation, national concensus and other interconnected malaise in the society.

    The LEA Secretary, Hajiya Maryam Baba Karshi, discussed that many teachers have been teaching in the school for years as PTA teachers, urging the Chairman to consider offering them permanent employment.

    She said, “As children, everyday is your day. I want you to be good children. Good children are blessings to their parents. To the teachers, kindly take these children as your biological children if you want to succeed in life. ”

    Hajiya Karshi however complained to the Chairman that although they hardworking and dedicated PTA teachers, but they are being paid peanuts.

    According to her, most of the teachers have being teaching in this school for more than 12 years as PTA teachers as non staff and she requested that they should be employed as permanent teachers. Kindly use your good office to look into this request as we will be grateful, she pleaded.

    Speaker of AMAC, Hon Matthew Danjuma, said that the council will make effort to provide seats for the pupils within the year in order to ensure good learning condition.

    Danjuma said, “We will appropriate seats for you because they’re important. We did not sit on the floor during our time, so we will not allow you to sit on the floor.”

    The Head of Education Department, Dr Ibrahim Aminu, said that the Chairman had approved screening of teachers which will commence next week.

    He informed that screening of teachers is another way of sanitizing the educational system in the Communities, adding that teachers are not qualified they will not be able to teach well.

    He also advised youths to stay away from drugs and friends who would influence them negatively.

    Highlight of the day was the presentation of gifts to schools that participated in the March past exercise, with LEA Primary School Durumi 2 which won the first position.

  • Children’s Day: Nasarawa Assembly will continue to make laws that will protect children’s right, encourage their education, says Speaker.

    Children’s Day: Nasarawa Assembly will continue to make laws that will protect children’s right, encourage their education, says Speaker.

    “… as he advocates end to child labour, out – of – school children, street begging and hawking …”

    From Leo Zuanke, Nassarawa

    In commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has advocated for more collaborative efforts to end the number of out -of-school children, child labour, street begging and hawking as well as all other forms of violence against children in the society.

    This He said the State Assembly will continue to enact laws that will protect the rights of children as future leaders and special gift from God to build an egalitarian society.

    A statement by Press Secretary to the Speaker Jibrin Gwamna quotes the Speaker Balarabe Abdullahi as also calling for the provision of best education for the children to build a brighter future for them and gain a better society for all.

    Speaker Balarabe Abdullahi while describing children as special gifts from God said there is the need for parents, guidance and the authorities concern to ensure that the Nigerian child is given all the necessary support through love, education and moral training to build an egalitarian society.

    The Nasarawa State Number Three Citizen lamented on the growing rate of out-of-school children, child labour, street hawking and begging as well as all forms of violence against children and emphasized the need for collective responsibilities to tackle the menace in the society.

    He also condemned violence against children, calling for all hands to be on deck to address the problem.

    “If parents, guardians and other stakeholders as well as individuals and groups join hands with government in tackling child abuse, child labour and violence against children in the society , it would go a long way in promoting peace and societal development’’

    He has also described education as the best instrument to fight poverty, other societal vices and a lasting legacy to give a child hence the need for parents to give topmost priority to the education of their children.

    The Speaker reiterated the state assembly’s commitment to continue to support any government children policies and programmes as well as make laws that would protect the right of children and better their lots in the society.

    He advised parents and guardians to reflect on the significance of the day and do the needful for the benefit of all.

  • Children’s day: Otunba Runsewe felicitates with children say they’re the hope of the nation

    Children’s day: Otunba Runsewe felicitates with children say they’re the hope of the nation

    By Joyce Remi- Babayeju

    Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC, Otunba Segun Runsewe yesterday felicitated with Nigerian Children on the 2021 Children Day and said that they are the hope of the next generation of Nigerians.

    Runsewe said this yesterday when the NCAC organized this year’s Children’s Day celebration in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center in Abuja with the theme’ Our Children, our Hope.
    He noted that children are the hope and the future of the country and as such their contribution to the development of the country cannot be ignored.

    Runsewe said, “children are the building bricks of the future of any nation upon which we must heavily invest. “A child’s greatest need is education. This is where his or her intellect will be cultivated and knowledge of the universe acquired.”

    The Director General explained that this year’s event took an International dimension to emphasize that childhood is a very important period in the life of an individual and the need to lay a good foundation cannot be overemphasized.
    According to him, the collaboration between the NCAC and the Korean Cultural Centre will henceforth provide the children with a veritable platform to network and learn the principles of Excellence, Honour, Integrity and Good Character needed to build a total human.

    The Director General, therefore urged parents to morally train their children and protect them from the dubious immoral issues sweeping across the globe and the corruptive influence of the social media.

    The Korean High Commissioner in Nigeria, represented by the Director, Korean Cultural Centre, Mr. Lee Jin Su commended the positive collaboration between NCAC and the Korean Cultural Centre; a platform which has been able to bring children from different schools together to celebrate the 2021 Children’s Day.

    Welcoming all the participating schools, Mr. Lee urged them to be good ambassadors of their different schools and to take advantage provided by the collaboration between the NCAC and the Korean Cultural Centre to network, build good friendship and develop their skills.

    Among the schools that participated in the celebration were Government Secondary School (GSS) Tudunwada, Ohimowo International School, Mararaba, Government Secondary School (GSS) Garki.
    Others are Baldan International School and Imatun International Academy, all in Abuja.

    The celebration featured competitive events such as Traditional Chair dance, Traditional Gele tying, Traditional hair plating, Indigenous fashion show and Contemporary dancing competition.

    Certificates of participation were presented to the participating schools and prizes were also presented to the winners of the various competitive events by the Director General, NCAC and his host; the Director, Korean Cultural Centre.

    Otunba Olusegun Runsewe while presenting the prizes to deserving winners urged all participants to see themselves as winners and prayed that they will continually bring honour to their families, schools and the nation at large.
    Highpoint of the occasion was the rendition of the National Anthem with a saxophone by the seven year old Master Emmanuel popularly known as “Emma Sax”.


    Daybreak reports that the Children’s Day is celebrated on the 27th of May every year to celebrate children and to raise awareness on issues affecting them and appreciating them as the future of the society.

  • Children’s Day: Gbajabiamila celebrates Nigerian children

    Children’s Day: Gbajabiamila celebrates Nigerian children

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has rejoiced with Nigerian children on this year’s Children’s Day.

    Gbajabiamila said in line with the popular maxim, Nigerian children are truly the leaders of tomorrow because of the enormous potential they possess.

    As such, the Speaker noted that Nigerian children must imbibe good morals and face their studies squarely.

    He urged the children to be worthy ambassadors wherever they find themselves, saying there is nothing as priceless as good morals.

    Gbajabiamila said as current leaders execute the task of nation-building, it is imperative for tomorrow’s leaders to aim at surpassing whatever achievements are being recorded now.

    He called on Nigerian children to shun acts capable of derailing them from achieving their set goals.

  • Children’s Day: Buhari Celebrates Nigerian Children

    Children’s Day: Buhari Celebrates Nigerian Children

    President Muhammadu Buhari marked this year’s Children’s Day with some kids at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

    Surrounded by children who waved the Nigerian flags, the president beamed with smiles as he posed for photographs with them.

    The president also joined them in cutting a cake to commemorate the special day.

    Children’s Day is celebrated on May 27 of every year.

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  • Children’s Day: Do not take out frustration on children – NGO

    Children’s Day: Do not take out frustration on children – NGO

    An NGO, Prince Children Foundation on Wednesday cautioned parents to refrain from taking out anger and frustration on their children, especially during the lockdown.

    The Founder of the NGO, Mr Adegoke Fadayiro gave the advice in an interview with Our Correspondent as the country celebrates the Children’s Day.

    Fadayiro said that though recent happenings could not afford parents the luxury of celebrating Children’s Day in a grand style, they should find ways to make them happy.

    He said that beyond the celebration, children should be given adequate parental attention, especially during the lockdown.

    “Many parents have not been able to spend quality time with their children but with this lockdown and work-from-home directive, this is the time to bond.

    “Also, we know it has not been easy catering to their needs during this pandemic, but parents should not take out the frustration on their children,” he said.

    Fadayiro said that the foundation for obvious reasons had to limit this year’s celebration to hand washing, distribution of face masks and food packs to over 100 children in Oluwole Oladjeo in Ojodu Berger.

    He also urged to children to remain well behaved and take their online classes seriously as well as learn new skills to avoid being idle.

  • Ruth Kadiri shows off her baby as she celebrates Children’s Day

    Ruth Kadiri shows off her baby as she celebrates Children’s Day

    Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri has taken to social media with a picture showing her baby’s face in celebration of this year’s Children’s Day.

    She captioned the picture with a post which also celebrated herself on Children’s Day because she’s still her mother’s child.

    “The first fruit of my womb. My Joy and my Wahala. @reignezerika happy children’s day. And happy children’s day to me too. I am my mother’s child. And Gods child. #ruthjesusbaby’, she wrote.

    “2019 came with more than a blessing. After my wedding I became pregnant, wasn’t sure I wanted a baby now, was so scared it will affect my career, was so scared I wouldn’t be a good mum. For unknown reasons I became depressed.

    Ruth Kadiri recently opened up on being depressed after she got pregnant immediately after her private wedding in 2019.

    She shared on Instagram: “Thanks to @judyaustin1 who made me see how blessed a woman I was, who recounted how God had blessed me over and over again. thank God for my husband who made me know I was loved. Well, it happened. A stress-free pregnancy, uncle Ben, Rosssnna, and my entire Swedish family,

    “I thank you for being there for me. Reign became the top of the list of my blessings. Thanks to mummy (my mother-in-law) for loving me the way you do. Thanks to my mother (biological mum) for standing by me. Thanks to @officialstelladimokokorkus for been a fair blogger.

    “Thanks to @maryremmynjoku for being a good friend. Thanks to @iamhuk for your prayers. May we all continue to celebrate in this life and forever. Amen. @reignezerika thanks for lighting up my world with your smiles and laughter.”