Children’s Day: Our Needs, Wishes And Vision
tricity and everybody is just going on strike. Yussuf Ally, Primary 5, FIEF Academy, Lagos.
‘I Wish Nigeria Would Become Like United States And United Kingdom’
I wish Nigeria become a better country. Other countries and their people see our country as a bad place, where all the citizens are corrupt. Government should do more for security agencies, by giving them more money to buy equipment, pay their salaries regularly and take care of their families, so that they can protect all of us. I think government should also do more to provide good education for children and provide employment for our parents, so that they can take care of us. I pray that Nigeria be like the United States, United Kingdom and China, if not better in the future. Adegbite Abdulmalik, JSS 2, FIEF Academy, Lagos.
‘Youths Should Be Empowered’
I would like government to empower the youths, so that the country would be made great by tomorrow’s leaders. I also want government to provide social amenities like electricity, good roads and other infrastructure, so that youths can create jobs and not look for office employment after graduating from school.
My vision for Nigeria is for it to become a country, where students have access to high quality education, where there is constant electricity and other nations and their people respect us like they used to.
Bakare Fridaus, SS3, FIEF Academy, Lagos.
‘The Leaders Should Try To Be Role Models’
I think government should provide good education for all children in the country. Government should also provide conducive environment for learning and make it fun. The leaders are not role models, as they are not governing well. But they should do more to make Nigeria a better place and see to the citizens’ welfare.
I think Nigeria should be more successful than it is now. There are no reasons for other nations to look at us with suspicion, because the country is blessed with natural resources and intelligent people.
Alawaye Huzenat, SS3, FIEF Academy, Lagos.
‘Govt Should Make Our Parents Happy’
Since the current government says it is fighting corruption, then corrupt cases should be well handled. Nigerian leaders are corrupt and it is because they fail to understand what it takes to be a leader. And this is seriously destroying the country.
My vision is to have a country, whose citizens imbibe good and constructive values that will help make the country great. If our parents were happy, employed and safe, they would take better care of their children. So, government should do what is necessary to make our parents happy, as this will also affect us children.
Onipede Mariam, SS3, FIEF Academy, Lagos.
‘Our Natural Resources Should Be Used For The Good Of The People’
In addition to what my mates have said, I think government should also provide free healthcare and constant power supply. Government should make use of our natural resources for the good of the citizens. The leadership in Nigeria is greedy.
My vision for Nigeria is for it to become a peaceful nation, where citizens are safe and the children are well educated. Nigeria is a very rich country, with good and patriotic citizens. What is needed is a visionary leader to take us to the Promised Land.
Adebowale Zeenah, SS3, FIEF Academy, Lagos.
‘Youths Should Be Encouraged To Go Into Farming’
For me, government should look into the agricultural sector. We all know that Nigeria has fertile land. So, youths should be encouraged to go into farming, which will help to create more jobs. Farmers should be provided with facilities and loans. Government should also do something about our roads to reduce the rate of accidents.
My vision is that Nigeria would become a great nation, where children are taken care of and prepared for a bright future.
Asimolowo Lateefat, SS1, FIEF Academy, Lagos.
‘The Leaders Should Think Of Moving Country Forward’ Government should critically look at certain problems the citizens are facing: Security issues, inadequate health facilities and poor educational infrastructure. Nigerian leaders are not so good, because the country is not making any progress. I think government should provide necessary amenities to make life better for the citizens, take care of us children and properly prepare us for a bright future. Ahmed Arafat, SS2, FIEF Academy, Lagos.
‘My Vision Is For Nigeria To Reach For Greater Height’
To me, our leaders are not leading us aright, and they are not leading by example. Everyday, we hear on radio and TV that our leaders are stealing huge amount of money. This is not good for the country and Nigerian children’s future. I think government should do something quickly to correct the situation.
My vision for Nigeria is for it to reach for greater height. I would love to see a Nigeria with good economy, security and equal opportunities for all. Nigeria should be leading Africa.
Fulfilment Jayeoba, JSS 2, The Light Of Joy Schools, Ekoro, Abule-egba, Lagos State.
‘Govt Should Give Scholarship To Deserving Students’
I want government to give scholarships to students that deserve it. Government should also help the less privileged and assist the unemployed. Workers’ salaries should be paid regularly, because it is only when workers are paid that they can take care of their families and pay their children’s school fees. This will also make everyone happy.
My vision for Nigeria is to see a country where everything works.
Ayotomiwa Adeniyi, Pry 5, The Light Of Joy Schools, Ekoro, Abule-egba, Lagos State.
‘Adult Nigerians Should Also Contribute To Nigeria’s Development’
Government should provide social amenities to make citizens’ lives better. Government should also provide good transport system, and employment for the youths. There should be public awareness against criminality in the society. Government should eradicate corruption totally and provide all that we need to become responsible leaders of tomorrow.
But I think adult Nigerians should also put in more efforts to make the country great and make their lives richer and better. It is not only what government can do, but also what every citizen can contribute to develop the nation.
Gbotemi Agboola, JSS2, Chrismeon Int’l College, Abule-egba, Lagos.
‘Our Leaders Should Come Together To Fight The Ills In Our Society’
I want government to provide social amenities and also give more financial support to both the public and private schools. This will ensure that Nigerian children are well educated.
If our leaders can come together to fight all the ills in this country, we will soon solve all the problems and have cause to rejoice.
My vision for Nigeria is to see her as a great nation in future.
Nigeria is supposed to be the giant of Africa, as it is blessed with plenty resources. We should all come together to make it great.
Marvellous Joseph, JSS 3, Chrismeon Int’l College, AbuleEgba, Lagos State.
‘Nigerian Leaders Should Lead By Example’
There are so many problems facing our country. So, I think government should do everything to address these issues. Government should think of how to protect us and plan a bright future for us. Government should make things easy for our parents so that they can provide our needs.
Nigerian leaders should lead by example, so that the country will make progress and we can all be proud of it.
I wish to see this country grow to the point, where Nigerians will no longer need to travel abroad in search of greener pastures.
Jesutofunmi Ajeyemi
Sito God’s Time School, Abule-egba, Lagos State.
‘Govt Should Do Everything To Make Nigeria Great’
There is urgent need to address economic issues in the country. I want government to continue to do everything to make Nigeria great.
Nigeria is blessed with lots of natural resources and intelligent people. So, I don’t think there is any reason for the country not to be great.
As we move towards 2019 general elections, there is need to vote leaders who would bring real change to the country. My vision is to see Nigeria return to the period my father told me everything was working and Nigerians were respected all over the world.
Oluwaseyi Ogundele
Sito God’s Time School, Abule-egba, Lagos State.