As Nigerian children join other children globally to celebrate worldwide today,Hon. Ifunanya Nwaneggwo joined in celebrating children in Imo state.
The sole Administrator of Mbaitoli Local Government Area,in Imo state
tasked parents, CSOs, School Owners, Religious bodies and government to pay proper attention to and protection of children’s basic Rights. Also to ensure that Child Rights are not trampled upon for every child in Imo state especially in Mbaitoli LGA. Adding that Imo state should set the pace for others to follow.
These basic Child's Rights, Hon.Ifunanya stressed include; Right to Freedom of Movement, Right to Dignity of the Child, Right to survival and Development, Right to freedom from discrimination, Education, as well as inclusion to decisions making, healthy environment, assess to Medical health Care, Safety in Schools in order to assure them quality life and growth.
The Solad Mbaitoli LGA emphasized the need for parents, Care Givers, Schools, Religious bodies, Local Governments, State Governments and the Federal Government to join forces and noted that it is their responsibility to protect every Nigerian child and formulate policies that carry them along and consider their vulnerability, by protecting their basic Rights.
Hon.Nwanegwo underscored the significance of children's day,He said children's day was established in 1964 as a public Holiday for primary and secondary school children and it's an annual event in Nigeria
