…says we are doing everything within our powers to protect the rights and interests of Anambra children in order to guarantee them a future
…says they are Nigeria’s future leaders
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has reassured Anambra children that their future are in safe hands with his administration, iNews Times reports.
The Governor stated this on Tuesday during the Children’s Day Celebration held at the newly-commissioned Solution Fun City Awka.
Prof Soludo noted that the state is doing everything within its powers to protect the rights and interests of Anambra children in order to guarantee them a future in the state and nation at large.
“I wont say more than this, but to reassure you that with us here, you are in safe hands. Everyday we wake up, we are thinking about you, acting in your best interest to protect you so that you can guarantee a future for Anambra State, Nigeria and humanity.
“So today, Children’s Day, we want to celebrate you and all our children. The few of you here are but representatives from various local governments and using you as a point of contact to send our Goodwill Message to all the children across the entire state.”
While encouraging every Nigerian to become a child protection champion, Governor Soludo reaffirmed his commitment to nurturing and protecting the children who he described as Nigeria’s future leaders, innovators and change-makers.
“To our beloved children, you matter. Your dreams and voices matter. No one has the right to hurt, silence or diminish you. If you are bullied or harmed, speak up; you will be heard and protected.
“Our children are not just statistics, they are the heart of the nation. Let today mark a Renewed Hope to building Nigeria where no child suffers in silence, no child is left behind and every child grows in dignity, peace and love.”
Delving into specifics, the Governor said his administration has built the Solution Fun City to allow the children exercise their minds and have fun while ensuring that every child in government-owned schools in Anambra receive free primary and secondary education.
“All works and no play make Jack a dull boy. We will show you where you will not only go to play to exercise your mind but also have fun. And we have finally built for you here in Anambra, and many more of this type will show up in next few years because Anambra must change from a departure lounge to a destination of choice,” Soludo concluded.
iNews Times reports that Cutting of cake and march past by selected schools across three senatorial districts in the state, formed the highlight of the event while the entire schools took turns to visit the entire sections of the Fun City.
For the March Past, Igwebuike Grammar School Awka came first while Urban Secondary School Onitsha and Stella Maris Secondary School Umueri came second and third respectively.
For Special Schools in the same march past competition, Special Care School Awka smiled home with first position while Special Need for Deaf and Dumb Onitsha and Special Education Centre Umuchu got second and third positions respectively.
