Children's Day Celebration: Odjuwuederhie Celebrates Nigerian Children, Seeks More Protection of Child's Rights.
By Queen Stephanie Ikanone Odiete
As Nigerian children marks the annual Children’s Day celebration, Hon. Samuel Odafe Odjuwuederhie has extended warm felicitations to children across the country, urging all stakeholders to deepen their commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of the Nigerian child.
In a statement released on Monday, Hon. Odjuwuederhie described children as the “true hope and future of the nation,” noting that their well-being and development must remain a national priority. He said any society that neglects its children is setting itself on a path of decline.
He emphasized that the celebration should not merely be symbolic, but an opportunity to reflect on the challenges children face, including abuse, neglect, exploitation, and lack of access to quality education and healthcare.
"Children’s Day should serve as a reminder of our collective responsibility to build a country where every child, regardless of background, enjoys equal rights and opportunities," he said.
Hon. Odjuwuederhie, who has consistently championed youth development and social welfare, called for stronger implementation of the Child Rights Act, especially in states where the law has yet to be domesticated or enforced.
He urged governments at all levels, civil society organizations, parents, and religious institutions to work together in fostering safe environments where children can thrive free from fear, hunger, and discrimination.
While commending the resilience and creativity of Nigerian children, especially in the face of economic hardship and insecurity, Odjuwuederhie stressed that children must be provided with platforms that enable them to reach their full potential.
He also encouraged the private sector to support educational and empowerment initiatives targeted at children, noting that corporate social responsibility should go beyond token gestures.
According to him, investing in children is not only morally right but strategically important for national development, peace, and stability. “The leaders of tomorrow deserve to be heard, loved, protected, and empowered today,” he added.
The Children’s Day, celebrated every May 27 in Nigeria, is set aside to recognize and promote the rights of children, and this year’s celebration comes amid growing concerns over child protection issues in various parts of the country.
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