By Stevenie Michaels
In commemoration of Children's Day, the Mbaitoli Local Government Administration recently held a special celebration to honor the resilience, potential, and innocence of every child in the area. The Executive Chairman of Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Hon. Ifunanya Nwanegwo, delivered a heartfelt message to the children, parents, and guardians, emphasizing the importance of nurturing the promise of tomorrow.
*A Message of Hope and Empowerment*
In his message, Hon. Nwanegwo saluted the children of Mbaitoli, describing them as the conscience of today, the dreamers of a greater nation, and the custodians of the community's collective aspirations. He emphasized that the children are not merely the leaders of tomorrow, but also the heartbeat of the future. The Executive Chairman assured the children that the Mbaitoli Local Government Administration is committed to creating an environment where every child can thrive in safety, dignity, sound education, and with access to healthcare, moral guidance, and equal opportunity.
*A Commitment to Education and Development*
Hon. Nwanegwo highlighted the importance of education in shaping the future of the children. He noted that schools should not just be places of learning, but also incubators of innovation, discipline, patriotism, and excellence. The Executive Chairman called on parents, teachers, leaders, and guardians to rise to the noble task of building a community where no child is left behind, no dream is aborted, and no potential is wasted.
*A Brighter Future for Mbaitoli*
As the children celebrated Children's Day, Hon. Nwanegwo assured them that they are seen, valued, protected, and empowered. He expressed his commitment to ensuring that every child in Mbaitoli has access to the resources and opportunities needed to succeed. The Executive Chairman concluded his message by wishing the children a happy Children's Day and expressing his optimism for a brighter future for Mbaitoli and its children.
*Full Message*
"Today, May 27th, 2025, as the world pauses to commemorate Children's Day, I bring warm felicitations and deep reflections from the heart of Mbaitoli. On behalf of the Mbaitoli Local Government Administration, I salute the resilient spirit, boundless potential, and enduring innocence of every child in our beloved LGA and beyond. Our children are not merely the leaders of tomorrow - they are the conscience of today, the dreamers of a greater nation, and the custodians of our collective aspirations. They represent our most sacred duty and our most powerful investment.
At the heart of our administration is an unwavering commitment to creating an environment where every Mbaitoli child can thrive - in safety, in dignity, in sound education, and with access to healthcare, moral guidance, and equal opportunity. We remain intentional in driving policies and partnerships that place the wellbeing of our children at the center of governance.
Our schools must not just be places of learning - they must be incubators of innovation, discipline, patriotism, and excellence. Let us all - parents, teachers, leaders, guardians — rise to the noble task of building a community where no child is left behind, no dream is aborted, and no potential is wasted.
To our beloved children: You are not an afterthought, you are the heartbeat of our future. As you celebrate today, know that you are seen, valued, protected, and empowered. Happy Children's Day!
Long live the children of Mbaitoli! Long live Mbaitoli Local Government!! Long live Imo State!!! Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!!!"
Signed: Hon. Ifunanya Nwanegwo, Executive Chairman, Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria.
