Amosun Harps on Investment in Children
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has stressed the need for investment in children, describing them as the future of the economy.
The governor said this yesterday while speaking at the 2018 National Children’s Day celebration, with the theme: ‘Creating Safe Spaces for Children: Our Collective Responsibility’ held at the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta. According to him, any nation that wants to progress must invest in its children, as they are the future of the economy, adding that they must be well nurtured and guided
Amosun, who advised the children to be of good behaviour, character and integrity in their schools and homes, because “these attributes would make you great in life.”
The governor charged all parents, guardians, teachers and other stakeholders to be true and positive role models to their children and wards, noting that their greatness in life is the collective responsibility of all.
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the gamut of reforms and initiatives to improve the quality of life of children in the state demonstrates the state government’s commitment to providing spaces for children to fully realise their potential. Obaseki disclosed this at the 2018 Children’s Day celebrations held at the University of Benin Sports Complex, Benin City yesterday.
The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, said the theme for this year’s Children’s Day celebration, ‘Creating Safe Spaces for Children: Our Collective Responsibility’, is apt and reflects the commitment of the state government towards creating secure environment for the overall development of children and the prosperity of families. He said the state was committed, more than ever before, to creating safe spaces for children with its aggressive fight against human trafficking, which is one of the greatest crimes against humanity.
Akeredolu made the declaration in Akure, Ondo State capital during the celebration of this year’s Children’s Day saying “anybody caught abusing a child would be severely dealt with in accordance with the law of the state”. Akeredolu, who was represented at the event held at the Gani Fawehinmi Arcade, Akure, by his deputy, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, said his government would its best to ensure the security of children in the state “through both pre-emptive and preventive activities and measures as well as other child protection intervention programmes”
“While the government is not interested in putting anyone in prison, it will not fold its arms and allow enemies of progress to destroy the children and well-being of our society
“I am warning those that make violence and abuse of children their pre-occupation to steer clear of Ondo State.”