The foundation of every human on earth begins from childhood. We all might never make it to adulthood, but a good majority have the opportunity to experience childhood before death.

You would agree with me that one’s childhood goes a long way in shaping their perspective of life and attitude towards life. They serve as the foundation of the country, thus how effectively they are raised will determine how the country develops.

It is on this note that the Children’s Day celebration is commemorated both locally and internationally. In Nigeria, it is celebrated on the 27th of May every year.

According to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, a child is any person under the age of 18.

Children’s Day gives everyone of us an inspirational springboard from which to advocate for, advance, and celebrate children’s rights, resulting in discussions and deeds that will create a better future for kids. It serves as a reminder that every child deserves the finest possible upbringing, health care, protection, education, and support.

On the contrary, one in every five of the world’s out-of-school children is in Nigeria. UNICEF disclosed that despite being free and required by law, 20 million children in the country between the ages of 5 and 14 do not attend school. Only 61 percent of children aged 6 to 11 attend primary school on a regular basis, while only 35.6% of kids from 36 to 59 months receive early childhood education.

The National Child Labour Survey study in Nigeria was comparatively conspicuous. 15,027,612 children, that is, 7,812,756 boys and 7,214,856 girls, are classified as working children overall. Research shows that poverty is a significant factor in determining the prevalence of child labour.

Highlights from the 2022 Multidimensional Poverty Index survey of the National Bureau of Statistics show that: 133 million people in Nigeria (63%) are multidimensionally poor.

As opposed to the significance of this celebration, a lot of Nigerian children still go through several forms of abuse today. Child victimization and subjugation are serious issues that require our attention and collective efforts to address.

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