Children's Day: Niger Governor Restates Commitment To Protecting Children's Rights

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State and Chairman North Central Governors Forum (NCGF) has restated his administration's commitment to protecting the rights of children.

Governor Sani Bello in a congratulatory message to the Nigerian children particularly Nigerlites to mark this year's children's day, said the children's rights need to be protected to shield them from any form of abuse and suffering. 

He said as the future leaders of tomorrow, the children need the basic education that will propel and prepare them for the task ahead.

He admonished both parents and teachers to ensure that the children acquire the education that will make them withstand the challenges of life even as he assured that his government will not relent in playing its role effectively and efficiently. 

The Governor who acknowledged the challenges facing the nation at the moment, especially insecurity, said all hands must be on deck to safeguard the children against the activities of terrorists and as well ensure they do not take up to crime and criminality in the society.

"We all need to ensure that we give our children quality education and inculcate good morals in them so that they will grow up and add value to the society rather than becoming problems," he said.

"We pray to God to continue to guide and direct the Nigerian child to greatness irrespective of their backgrounds, to not lose hope with the current turbulent situation  of the country but to remain resolute that there would be light at the end of the tunnel."