As Nigeria joins the international community to celebrate the Day of the African Child, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged the commitment of government to protect children from sexual violence, domestic abuse and exploitation.
The President also reiterated that his administration will continue to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality and affordable education by promoting free and compulsory basic education for the first nine years of schooling.
President Buhari expressed concern on the recent spate of sexual and physical violence on the girl-child and directs relevant government agencies to scale up support for victims of violence and ensure that those who have infringed on their rights face the full weight of our laws.
President Buhari further affirmed that the safety of every Nigerian child remains paramount and government will continue to do all within its means to protect children from violence and abuse.
On the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education sector, the President noted that school-age children have been forced to continue education and learning online, as well as through the electronic media.
Ibukunoluwa Temitope
As Nigeria joins the international community to celebrate the Day of the African Child, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged the commitment of government to protect children from sexual violence, domestic abuse and exploitation.
The President also reiterated that his administration will continue to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality and affordable education by promoting free and compulsory basic education for the first nine years of schooling.
President Buhari expressed concern on the recent spate of sexual and physical violence on the girl-child and directs relevant government agencies to scale up support for victims of violence and ensure that those who have infringed on their rights face the full weight of our laws.
President Buhari further affirmed that the safety of every Nigerian child remains paramount and government will continue to do all within its means to protect children from violence and abuse.
On the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education sector, the President noted that school-age children have been forced to continue education and learning online, as well as through the electronic media.
Ibukunoluwa Temitope
As Nigeria joins the international community to celebrate the Day of the African Child, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged the commitment of government to protect children from sexual violence, domestic abuse and exploitation.
The President also reiterated that his administration will continue to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality and affordable education by promoting free and compulsory basic education for the first nine years of schooling.
President Buhari expressed concern on the recent spate of sexual and physical violence on the girl-child and directs relevant government agencies to scale up support for victims of violence and ensure that those who have infringed on their rights face the full weight of our laws.
President Buhari further affirmed that the safety of every Nigerian child remains paramount and government will continue to do all within its means to protect children from violence and abuse.
On the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education sector, the President noted that school-age children have been forced to continue education and learning online, as well as through the electronic media.
Ibukunoluwa Temitope
As Nigeria joins the international community to celebrate the Day of the African Child, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged the commitment of government to protect children from sexual violence, domestic abuse and exploitation.
The President also reiterated that his administration will continue to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality and affordable education by promoting free and compulsory basic education for the first nine years of schooling.
President Buhari expressed concern on the recent spate of sexual and physical violence on the girl-child and directs relevant government agencies to scale up support for victims of violence and ensure that those who have infringed on their rights face the full weight of our laws.
President Buhari further affirmed that the safety of every Nigerian child remains paramount and government will continue to do all within its means to protect children from violence and abuse.
On the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education sector, the President noted that school-age children have been forced to continue education and learning online, as well as through the electronic media.
Ibukunoluwa Temitope
