May 27: NNPP chieftain tasks FG on protection of children

BY ADEGBOYEGA STEPHEN

As children celebrated their day on Tuesday, May 27, a South-West chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has felicitated them, calling on governments to be committed to nurturing and protecting them as the country’s future leaders.

Children’s Day is on 27th of May in Nigeria. It’s an international holiday that was first established in the country in 1964. The day is celebrated variously in different countries.

The theme of this year’s Childrens Day is “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building A Bullying-Free Generation.”

Ajadi, 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 government to prioritise commitment to safeguard every Nigerian child, protect his rights, and nurture his dreams.

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Ajadi advocated a culture where every child feels safe, respected, and heard, both in physical spaces and digital communities.

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 urge 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,” he said.