The wife of Ebonyi State Governor has decried the huge impact of insecurity on children and called for urgent measure to ameliorate the situation. The call is contained in in a goodwill message released on her behalf by her Chief Press Secretary to children as the mark the 2021 Children's Day.
WIFE OF EBONYI STATE GOVERNOR'S GOODWILL MESSAGE TO CHILDREN ON THE 2021 CHILDREN’S DAY
As the nation observes another Children’s Day today, 27th May 2021, the Wife of the Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief (Mrs.) Rachel Umahi joins millions of people of goodwill to celebrate Ebonyi children and indeed children across the globe. The day is usually an opportunity for introspection to assess and possibly update the responsibilities of parents and leaders to the young ones.
Incidentally, the past months have been turbulent, characterized by hyper challenges of COVID-19 pandemic; the End- SARS crises and heightened insecurity across our country. All these have become ravaging with dire consequences. Moreover, this atrocious situation seems to deem the modest achievements of government and partners to give a sound and prosperous future for our children. It threatens to dash the hope of an egalitarian society which children rightly deserve.
The unfortunate reports of insecurity, rape, mindless abduction of school children, secret practice of female genital mutilation, child labour and other forms of violence against children are heart-rending and call for concern.
Therefore the observance of Children’s Day today should not only be instructive, but should stir a fertile opportunity to upgrade the needs of children and prioritize their welfare. Specifically, issues of safety, education, entrepreneurship, justice, equity and quality future for children should be given a pontifical place of honour in policies and programmes. In this time of insecurity, law enforcement agencies should consciously identify common places where children are found and provide them with adequate security.
Her Excellency calls on parents to be vigilant and show extra-ordinary commitment on matters concerning their children and wards. These children reflect our future and should be properly cared for.
To our dear children, the mother of the state wishes you well and assures you of her avowed commitment to keep intervening for you, represent you well in all cases and set agenda that will better your lot, create prosperity and a life changing future for you.
Congratulations the wonderful children of Ebonyi State and happy Children’s Day.
Signed
Donatus Owo
Chief Press Secretary to the Wife of the Governor of Ebonyi State