A chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has advised governments at all levels to do all what they can do to nurture and protect children across the country.
Oguntoyinbo used the opportunity to felicitate with children, calling on the governments to be committed to nurturing and protecting them as the country’s future leaders.
Our correspondent reports that every 27th May has been designated as children’s day in Nigeria.
The theme of this year’s Children Day is “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation”.
Oguntoyinbo in a statement to celebrate the children on Tuesday, copies of which were made available to newsmen described the children as the custodians of tomorrow’s promise, innovation, and leadership.
He urged governments at all levels to prioritise commitment to safeguard every Nigerian child, protect his rights, and nurture his dreams.
He said in tune with the theme of this year’s celebration, Nigerian children should be given voice to speak out, saying violence, bullying, and neglect of children is not in tune with modern days.
He urges the governments to ensure that Nigerian children are given qualitative education to prepare them for future role in the country.
He called on Nigeria to learn from what is happening in Senegal where a 45 years old Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the current President and is providing quality governance.
“Our youths if well prepared can do same and more if they are given chances to participate in governance at young age. I rejoice with our children as they celebrate their days. We cherish you as the custodian of our future.
“I implore governments to show commitment to safeguarding every Nigerian child, protect their rights, and nurture their dreams.
“To parents, teachers and other guidance of children, the era of bullying is gone. Give children moral and academic education and help in preparing them for the future”.