Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday urged parents, guardians to inculcate the right values in their children, as this will enable them to shun all social vices.
Sanwo-Olu who gave the charge during the 2022 Children’s Day Celebration, at the Police College, Parade Ground, Ikeja, assured that his administration will do its best to ensure that it implements policies to instill the ideals of quality education and ensure that no child is left behind.
The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Folashade Jaji
said, “makes a call to our beloved parents and guardians to protect these innocent ones from all harms by providing better childhood in order to give them a promising future. We owe them a duty to ensure that their dreams and aspirations are
realised through continuous training, guidance and mentoring.”
Praying that they will continue to be a source of joy to their families and the state, the governor commended the Education team of Lagos State,
most especially the teachers for their relentless contributions and outstanding initiatives towards
ensuring that the students are actively engaged.
Sanwo-Olu noted that the theme for this year’s celebration, “A Better Future for Every Child” is quite apt as it highlights the principles of the
convention on the Rights of the Child that all children, irrespective of their status and present global situations, should enjoy their rights to survival and development for a better future.
He lamented that presently, children are falling victims of many social vices like child abuse, rape,
drug abuse, hard labour, violence, among others, adding: “They are denied opportunity to enjoy healthy life, parents’ love and commitment and other childhood happiness. Children’s Day celebration gives us an opportunity to reflect and renew our commitment to building a society that will guarantee for them a better future.”
Sanwo-Olu said, “The state is continuously embarking on series of initiatives and intervention programmes, in a bid to promote the Child Right Protection Law in line with the goal of the Universal Children’s Day to improve child welfare, promote and celebrate children’s rights and promote togetherness and awareness among all children. We recognise the role education plays in ensuring a better future for our children.”
