By Stevenie Michaels
The First Lady of Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Gertrude Lebechi Nwanegwo, has extended a heartfelt message to the children of Mbaitoli on the occasion of Children's Day, May 27th, 2025. In her message, she emphasized the importance of nurturing, protecting, educating, and empowering every child in the Local Government Area.
*A Commitment to the Children of Mbaitoli*
Hon. Mrs. Nwanegwo described children as the treasure of today and the leaders of tomorrow, highlighting their crucial role in shaping the future of the community. She reaffirmed the commitment of the Mbaitoli Local Government Area to providing a safe and supportive environment for children to grow, learn, and flourish. The First Lady emphasized that every act of love, every book opened for the children, every smile of encouragement, and every door of opportunity unlocked is a step towards building a greater Mbaitoli and a greater Nigeria.
*A Call to Action*
The First Lady's message was not just a celebration, but a solemn call to action. She urged parents, caregivers, and community leaders to strengthen the walls of protection around children, invest in their education, dreams, and wellbeing, and provide safe spaces for them to grow and develop. Hon. Mrs. Nwanegwo emphasized that every child matters and that every effort counts in building a brighter future for the community.
*A Message of Love and Encouragement*
In her message, the First Lady conveyed a powerful message to the children of Mbaitoli. "You are seen. You are loved. You matter. And you are capable of greatness," she said. She encouraged the children to celebrate the day with joy and laughter, knowing that they carry the hopes of generations and the pride of a community that believes in them.
*Full Message*
"On this glorious occasion of Children's Day, May 27th, 2025, I, Hon. Mrs. Gertrude Lebechi Nwanegwo, Wife of the Executive Chairman of Mbaitoli Local Government Area, join millions of parents, leaders, and caregivers across Nigeria and beyond to joyfully celebrate our most priceless gift from God - our children. Children are not just the light of our homes and the laughter in our hearts; they are the true architects of our future.
As a mother and a firm believer in the destiny of the Mbaitoli child, I reaffirm our commitment to nurturing, protecting, educating, and empowering every child in our dear Local Government Area. Today is not just a celebration - it is a solemn call to action: To strengthen the walls of protection around our children. To invest in their education, dreams, and wellbeing. To give them safe spaces to grow, to learn, and to flourish.
In a world that is ever-evolving, let us remember that every act of love, every book we open for them, every smile of encouragement, and every door of opportunity we unlock is a step toward building a greater Mbaitoli and a greater Nigeria.
To our children: You are seen. You are loved. You matter. And you are capable of greatness. As you celebrate today with joy and laughter, know that you carry the hopes of generations and the pride of a community that believes in you. Happy Children's Day!
Signed: Hon. Mrs. Gertrude Lebechi Nwanegwo, Wife of the Executive Chairman, Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria."
