In celebration of Children’s day, The National Deputy
Chairman ( Association of Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria) and
Vice-chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon.Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba
has clamored for the need for children to be protected against all forms of
abuse, violence in the society.
She made this known in a statement made available to this
publication, while urging parents and guardians to ensure that the rights of
their children is protected at all cost.
She said that looking at how events have unfolded in the
world, one can say lots of children have been victims of several social vices,
sexual abuse, domestic violence, to mention a few.
She further explained that some parents too have victimized
their children by exposing them to unpleasant things which has put them in
danger zone.
She noted that children are leaders of tomorrow, hence, they
should be thoroughly trained in the best way that they deserve, given the
needed attention, care and should be monitored in all of their actions.
Similarly, she adviced children to be good ambassadors of
the country, their homes, in everything they do and that they shouldn’t give in
to peer pressure on negativity, no
matter how difficult it is.
Read Statement below:
May 27, is a significant day in the whole world. I
personally feel great witnessing this day, one, as a mother , teacher and
nation builder. Also as one who derives pleasure in seeing prospective leaders
around.
Interestingly, Nigeria is a blessed nation. Lots of our
children are doing excellently well in their various fields. I still believe in
the greatness of this great country and the potential to be one if the very
best in the world. We just need work
hard at it.
Silence hides violence.
Sadly, some of our children have been victims of social
vices. Some of them have been exposed to crime, domestic violence, sexual
abuse, they have also been victims of human trafficking.
It’s more surprising and disturbing to know that some of
these children were exposed to these vices by their parents or relatives.Those
that they trust the most.
The rights of children needs to be protected at all cost, it
is time for parents to stand up for their children against any form of abuse
that may stand in their way.
Most especially, the girl child, she needs to be well
equipped, educationally, morally, and in all aspect, just like the male child will be treated in order to ensure equality and equity in the
society.
Also, children should be aware that in whatever they do,
they are representing a nation, they are representing their homes, hence, they
should never allow the value that have been impacted into them leave them at
anytime.
Although, the pandemic we are currently facing has made
children stay in their homes when they are supposed to be in school but
education should never stop, children can still learn new things and develop
skills beyond the walls of the school.
Furthermore, children are great bunch of talents. Parenting
is a serious MINISTRY and should taken as such. I hereby plead with us all
parents to help our children discover , develop their talents and purpose
driven life…
#Love Beyond…
#Because I truly care…
Hon. Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba