By Egena Sunday Ode
Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to unite in building a nation where every child is protected, valued, and free from the threat of bullying.
Delivering her goodwill message to children across the country, the First Lady extended warm wishes and expressed her affection for Nigeria’s young citizens, whom she described as “the light of our future and the hope of generations to come.”
Children’s Day 2025 is being marked nationwide with parades, awareness campaigns, school events, and cultural celebrations, all focused on promoting child safety and inclusion.
This year’s Children’s day theme, “Stand Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation,” served as the central focus of the First Lady’s message. She highlighted the dangers of bullying, whether in schools, homes, communities, or online, emphasizing its harmful effects on children’s emotional, social, and academic development.
“Every child deserves to grow up in an environment that is safe, supportive, and free from fear,” she said.
“Bullying inflicts deep wounds that can last a lifetime. It must have no place in our society.”
Senator Tinubu urged all Nigerians, parents, educators, caregivers, religious leaders, and community members, to take an active role in protecting children and fostering a culture of empathy and respect.
She emphasized that teaching compassion and kindness should be central to raising future leaders.
“As a mother and your First Lady, I call on all Nigerians to stand united against bullying in all its forms,” she stated.
“Let us teach our children that true leadership begins with looking out for one another. Strength lies not in intimidation, but in compassion.”
Specifically, the First Lady’s message echoes the broader child protection efforts championed under the Renewed Hope Agenda, aligning with national and international commitments to safeguard children’s rights and well-being.
“Together, we can raise a generation of confident, compassionate, and courageous children. Happy Children’s Day,” she concluded.
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