By Omolara Adasofunjo
Parents have been urged to prioritize the education of their children by ensuring regular school attendance and providing the resources needed for learning.
Some education advocates made the submission in Abeokuta during a programme put together by a non- governmental organisation, School in the Streets, to commemorate this year’s International Literacy Day..
The event held in collaboration with the Rotaract District 9111 at the Railway Station, Lafenwa, Abeokuta was aimed at empowering street-connected children, through Reading and Spelling Competitions, Games and Literacy programmes as well as Psychosocial Session.
Executive Director of School in the Street, Mr Olakunle Sanni, while speaking on this year’s theme “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era”, said digital tools could be deployed to reshape the lives of children on the streets.
Mr. Sanni noted that many out-of-school children had been reintegrated into schools through the efforts of his organisation and urged the government, community leaders and other stakeholders to strengthen measures that would guarantee quality and inclusive education for every child
President of Rotaract Club, Abeokuta, Mr. Temitope Owolabi emphasized that every child deserved the chance to read, write, and thrive in a modern world.
Also, a representative of Rotaract District 9111, Mr. Alilu Awesu encouraged children on the streets to seize every opportunity to return to the classroom.
The event featured presentation of prizes to outstanding participants in the bid to encourage the children to take their studies more seriously.
