President Bola Tinubu marked Children’s Day by celebrating Nigeria’s young ones, calling them the “bearers of the nation’s torch into the future.”
In a statement issued by his media aide, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the president expressed joy to parents and stressed the need to strengthen family units.
Tinubu highlighted the family as the foundation where children learn essential values like honesty, hard work, and charity.
He emphasized that society reflects the collective values of individual families and urged the preservation of these principles to build a “wholesome, nurturing, and thriving nation.”
The president assured that his administration is dedicated to providing a solid foundation for children’s future success through increased investment in education and a revamped education system.
He noted that the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education is working tirelessly to get children off the streets and into schools.
Tinubu reiterated his commitment to ensuring access to quality education for all Nigerians and providing a safe and secure learning environment.
He expressed his dedication to improving education standards, giving Nigeria’s children the best possible start in life.