Some Stakeholders have appealed to government at all levels and relevant agencies not to pay lip service to the welfare of every Nigerian child.
They made the appeal while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the plight of children in commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day.
Oyo State coordinator, Child’s Protection Network, Mrs Oluwatoyin Ogedengbe said laws for the welfare and protection of children will remain ineffective if government fails to implement them.
Mrs Ogedengbe, who commended the Oyo State Government for the establishment of family court, said more still needed to be done for children.
A lecturer at the University of Ibadan, Dr Oluwakemi Aremu decried the poor state of education and infrastructure decay in primary schools, calling for safe environment for children to thrive.
Also speaking on the day, Headmaster, I.D.C basic school, Ibadan, Mr Olaolu Adegoke challenged teachers, parents and guidance to re-double their efforts at raising children in a conducive environment.
Meanwhile, in commemoration of the day, the Oyo state Child Protection Network sensitized the pupils on the Child Rights Law and health related matters
Similarly, Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has urged parents and guardians to perform their roles as expected to ensure a glorious future for every Nigerian child.
Represented by the Head of Service, Dr Olowogboyega Oyebade, Governor, Oyetola expressed the need for parents and guardians to inculcate the values of honesty,, dedication and love for their nation in children..
Governnor Oyetola assured the children of government’s commitment to continuously protect their rights and sustain every obligation to ensure their well being.
Earlier in a welcome address, Commissioner Ministry of Women, Children and Social Affairs, Barrister Mrs Bukola Olaboopo had stressed the need to treat children’s affairs with utmost seriousness to guarantee them good living.
Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that the celebration was characterized by match past by school children, special rendition and presentation of gifts to best performing schools in the march past.
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