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Celebrate Children's Day with Joy and Advocacy in Nigeria

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Discover how Nigeria is honoring Children's Day with enthusiasm and calls for child rights protection. Find out the latest events and impactful messages on this special day!

Children's Day is a momentous occasion in Nigeria, where the focus is on safeguarding the rights and welfare of children across the nation. As the 2024 Children's Day celebrations take center stage, stakeholders and government officials are emphasizing the crucial need to prioritize child protection. From musical performances by church choirs to advocacy for zero HIV transmission to newborns, the day is filled with both joy and advocacy for children's well-being.

The Apostolic Faith children's choir in Abuja stole the spotlight with a captivating musical presentation, showcasing the talent and vibrancy of young performers. At the same time, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) reiterated the importance of preventing HIV transmission to newborns, underscoring the commitment to safeguarding children's health.

In addition to the celebrations, non-governmental organizations like the Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative (CALDEV) are calling on the government to address challenges such as out-of-school children, highlighting the ongoing efforts to tackle key issues affecting the youth in Nigeria. The dedication to improving the lives of Nigerian children remains a top priority for all involved in Children's Day festivities.

As the day unfolds with various events and initiatives, it serves as a reminder of the inherent value and potential of every child in Nigeria. Through advocacy, music, and community engagement, Children's Day continues to be a platform for promoting child rights and welfare in the country.

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Children's Day: Nigeria must protect child rights (The Punch)

AS Nigeria joins in the celebration of the 2024 Children's Day, the government should prioritise the rights of children in the country.

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Children's Day: Gov, stakeholders seek protection of kids (Guardian)

As Nigerians celebrate 2024 Children's Day, Niger State Governor, Muhammad Umaru Bago, and stakeholders have expressed the need for the government,

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Children's Day: Apostolic Faith children choir dazzles audience (The Punch)

No fewer than 500 children of the Apostolic Faith Church Abuja dazzled the audience with a musical presentation on Sunday evening at the church area ...

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Children's Day: NACA advocates zero HIV transmission to newborns (The Punch)

As Nigeria celebrates Children's Day today (Monday), the Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr Temitope Ilori, said no child ...

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Happy Children's Day - Daily Trust (Daily Trust)

The International Children's Day, marked every year on the 27th of May in Nigeria, is a day sanctioned by UNICEF, to celebrate and appreciate the needs of ...

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Children's Day : NGO Urges Govt. To Tackle Menace Of Out-of ... (News Agency of Nigeria)

By Joshua Olomu. Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative(CALDEV), a non government organisation has called on government at all ...

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Children's Day: No Child Should Be Born With HIV — NACA (Leadership Newspaper)

The director-general of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, emphasised that Children's Day, celebrated May 27 of every year, serves as a reminder of the invaluable ...

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Children's Day: Hunters boss urges govt. to prioritise welfare of ... (Freedom Online)

Dr John Metchie, the Deputy Commander-General, Technical Services, Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS), has urged Federal Government to ...

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World Children's Day: Osun Gov's wife Erelu Ngozi Adeleke ... (Vanguard)

By Chris Onuoha. Wife of Osun State Governor, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke has extended a heartfelt wishes and congratulations to all children in Osun State in ...

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Children's Day: NACA reaffirms commitment to prevent HIV ... (The Nation Newspaper)

The Nation Newspaper Children's Day: NACA reaffirms commitment to prevent HIV transmission to children.

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Children's Day: Nigerian hunters tell Tinubu's govt to prioritise ... (Peoples Gazette)

John Metchie, the deputy commander-general of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS), has urged President Bola Tinubu's government to ...

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2024 Children's Day: NAPPS Acknowledges Potential Of Nigerian ... (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)

As children in Nigeria join the global community to celebrate the 2024 International Children's Day, the National Association of Proprietors of Private ...

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7 fun and meaningful ways to celebrate Children's Day (Pulse Nigeria)

Childrens Day is a perfect opportunity to show children how much they are loved. | Pulse Nigeria.

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Happy Children's Day 2024: Top 50 Wishes, Messages And Quotes ... (Osun Defender)

Children's Day is a celebration that honours the joy, innocence, and potential of children. Observed in many countries around the world, this special day is ...

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5 Debate Topics To Sharpen Your Mind This Children's Day (Guardian)

1. Should schools prioritise enjoyable learning over academic pressure? · 2. Are tablets a boon or bane for education? · 3. Child stars: Should Nigeria regulate ...

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Children's Day: No Nigeria child deserves to be out of school ... (Vanguard)

As we celebrate 2024 Children's Day, APC Chieftain, Hon Obidike Chukwuebuka has said that many Nigerian children are still denied the fundamental right to ...

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Children's Day: Tinubu Says No Effort Will Be Spared In Securing ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Tinubu reassured the nation of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure ambience of learning for the children while improving the standard of education.

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Children's Day: Remi Tinubu To Reintroduce Young Farmers Club ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

She said young farmers club will soon be launched in state-owned primary and secondary schools across the country. By Emperor Simon. Updated May 27, 2024 ...

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Children's Day: Be good ambassadors, Ighodalo urges children (Vanguard)

Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, has urged children to become worthy ...

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Children's Day 2024: These Animations by Nigerians Are Perfect for ... (BellaNaija)

Remember when you were little and would stay glued to the TV to watch your favourite cartoons and animations? Yep! Good times.

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Children's Day: Protect children's rights – Worldwide Anglican ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

As the world celebrates the International Day of Children, the Worldwide Anglican Church, WAC has urged the world leaders to do everything possible to.

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Children's Day: Gombe NBA decries 12-year-old's amputation over ... (The Punch)

Mwalin Abdu, has decried the amputation of a 12-year-old Adamu following alleged phone theft in Akko Local Government Area of the state.

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Children's Day: Ogbonna lauds Enugu govt over child protection (Vanguard)

Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State has been commended for his outstanding commitment to the welfare and other needs of children in the State.

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Children's Day: Mbah commits 33% budget vote to education (The Punch)

Peter Mbah on Monday, reiterated his administration's commitment to prioritising the rights, welfare, education, security, and safety of children in Enugu ...

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Children's Day: Obi calls for investment on children's development (Guardian)

Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, has urged governments at all levels to invest in the area of children.

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Children's Day: Peter Obi condemns child labour (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, on Monday decried the persistent child labour practices in Nigeria.

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Children's Day: Children, heartbeat of our future — Gov. Radda (Guardian)

Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State says his administration will continue to invest in children's growth and development as they are the.

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Children's Day: Bolt Inspires Kids to Imagine the Future (TechCabal)

In a world where technology is evolving at lightning speed, it's crucial to encourage the younger generation to dream big and think creatively about the ...

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Children's Day: Govt., society must ensure every child has access to ... (Businessday.ng)

Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has called on the government as well as society to work together to ensure every child has access to...

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Children's Day: Ogun gov pledges commitment to safe environment ... (Premium Times)

Education is at the heart of the government's efforts to uplift children in the state, to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead,” ...

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Children's Day: Crystal Sam-Ogbuku Urges Parents To Make ... (Leadership Newspaper)

As the world celebrates Children's Day on May 27, a young global peace advocate, Miss Crystal Enato Sam-Ogbuku, has called on parents to make greater.

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Children's Day: NGO advocates early peace education for Nigerian ... (TheCable)

The Idimuwem Peace and Governance Initiative (IPGI), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has called for early peace education for Nigerian children.

Children's Day: President Tinubu Celebrates Nigerian Children ... (The State House, Abuja)

President Bola Tinubu celebrates Nigeria's children, the bearers of the nation's torch into the future, on the special occasion of Children's Day.

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Children's Day: Tinubu, govs promise better future, secure ... (The Punch)

As the world marked the 2024 Children's Day celebration on Monday, President Bola Tinubu, National Assembly leadership and governors have committed to ...

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Children's Day: Otu, Delta Speaker, others congratulate children ... (Guardian)

As the nation celebrated this year's National Children's Day yesterday, some notable Nigerians have extended their goodwill messages to the Nigerian ...

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Children's Day: We'll Secure Our Children's Dreams – Tinubu ... (Leadership Newspaper)

President Bola Tinubu and state governors have celebrated Nigeria's children, who they described as bearers of the nation's torch into the future.

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