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Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by 3Ebisco: 6:59am On May 27, 2018 |
Saraki calls for release of Leah Sharibu, Chibok girls Deji Elumoye, Omololu Ogunmade in Abuja and Abimbola Akosile in Lagos As the world marks Children’s Day today, President Muhammadu Buhari last night in Abuja tasked the security operatives, families, civil society organisations, traditional rulers, and religious bodies to rise up against increasing violence against children. The president’s charge was preceded by a call by Senate President Bukola Saraki, who took the opportunity of the day’s celebrations to renew the widespread calls for the immediate release of the lone Dapchi schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, and the remaining Chibok girls still being held in captivity by Boko Haram insurgents. In his Children’s Day speech made available to journalists late last night, Buhari said the increasing spate of violence against children was unacceptable and that decisive steps must be taken to ensure the protection of children in homes, schools, markets and worship centres. According to him, the federal government, in its own effort to protect children from abuse and exploitation, has directed the management of all federal government schools to put in place adequate measures that will guarantee the security of their students. He also said various states of the federation and management of all public and private schools should put the machinery in place for the protection of students. Buhari advised parents to ensure that they send their children, especially the girl child, to school, observing that girl child education stems the tide of maternal mortality and child marriage. He further tasked security agents to increase their efforts towards the protection of children. “In our efforts to protect our children from abuse, exploitation and trafficking as well as provide safe, non-violent inclusive and effective learning environment in our schools, this administration has directed the management of all Federal Government Colleges and advised all state owned schools across the country to provide adequate measures of safety and security for their students,” he said. In his own goodwill message in Abuja, Saraki called for the release of all school girls under the captivity of the insurgents. He said, “We make an unequivocal call for the release of all Nigerian children in captivity. We remember Leah Sharibu and the other Dapchi girls as well as those Chibok girls still in captivity, on this symbolic day. We affirm their right to freedom, to live carefree with their loved ones, to go to school, and for their dreams to remain intact.” The senate president’s call coincided with the United Nations Children’s Fund’s pledge to partner with the federal government to end violence against children in Nigeria. Saraki urged all relevant authorities not to relent in the efforts to see that Sharibu and all who are held captive are returned safe and unharmed. “We must intensify efforts for the release of our children, even as we felicitate with the families of all who have been released,” the senate president said. Saraki also emphasised that the safety of Nigerian children was non- negotiable, noting that the Children’s Day gives the country an opportunity to celebrate the young ones and to fully consider the important place they occupy in the heart of the nation. He insisted that no Nigerian child should go to bed hungry, just as due attention must be paid to their health as part of the vision to make the country stronger. According to him, “This is also a day to rededicate ourselves to the cause of children. It is a day to recommit ourselves to doing all in our power to ensure that children are protected and empowered to aspire to be great in life, and to remove all impediments in their way.” UNICEF, FG Pledge to End Violence Meanwhile, UNICEF has pledged its commitment to end violence against children in Nigeria. UNICEF Deputy Representative in Nigeria, Mr. Isiye Ndombi, gave the assurance in an interview in Abuja yesterday. Ndombi decried violence against children in the country and promised that the organisation was determined to mobilise the will and resources to tackle all forms of violence against children wherever it occurred. He described violence against children as pervasive, adding that it occurs in the home, school, work place and “online.” According to him, perpetrators often include the very people children are expected to trust – parents, caregivers and other family members, friends, teachers, and intimate partners. He said, “We are currently re-analysing the 2014 Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) findings to gain an even deeper understanding of the drivers of violence against children. “We are also supporting our government partners to launch our National Plan of Action to End VAC by 2030, alongside a national Social Norms Change Strategy. We are supporting the government to track and monitor reported cases to end the menace.” Ndombi noted that violence against children affected them for life, saying that the marks are sometimes visible bruises and broken bones. http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/05/buhari-moves-to-combat-violence-against.html 2 Likes
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Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by BankeSmalls(f): 7:02am On May 27, 2018 |
Release Leah Sheribu first. The presidency has forgotten about her and are instead campaigning for 2019. 25 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by Nobody: 8:38am On May 27, 2018 |
He's always moving but never doing Don't worry, you're moving from Ask Rock to Daura in 2019 24 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by Buffalowings3(m): 8:38am On May 27, 2018 |
Madman Confront the violence to middlebeltans by rampaging fullani herdsmen 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by Olukat(m): 8:40am On May 27, 2018 |
It seems the Presidency is another country Talk is cheep 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by gratiaeo(m): 8:43am On May 27, 2018 |
Buhari is a dullard. The only thing he knows is cow 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by Nobody: 8:43am On May 27, 2018 |
Population cap shud be poor people 2 kids, rich 3-4. Most of the abuse suffered by kids are transfered agression. |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by tempest01(m): 8:44am On May 27, 2018 |
BankeSmalls: They will release her to campaign for 2019 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by Nobody: 8:44am On May 27, 2018 |
BUHARI, WHEN ARE U GOING TO FREE LEAH SHERIBU? WHEN? ANSWER ME 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by Nobody: 8:45am On May 27, 2018 |
Talk really is cheap! Children being molested everyday in Nigeria with poor or no implementation of child act law! Nigeria is just not child-friendly 3 Likes |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by Nobody: 8:48am On May 27, 2018 |
You mean violent against calves? 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by 2016v2017: 8:49am On May 27, 2018 |
3Ebisco:Abeg let's hear word. The children you are killing in Benue State ,Zamfara State and other States, you are talking about or millions of Children you have made orphans ? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by kaen1317: 8:50am On May 27, 2018 |
Combat the slaughter of innocent people by your kinsmen Fulani herdsmen and declare them a terrorist group 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by 2016v2017: 8:56am On May 27, 2018 |
skarlett: |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by Omeokachie: 8:56am On May 27, 2018 |
How about sponsoring an executive bill for the prohibition of child marriage? Or is that something worth mentioning in passing but not worth an affirmative action on? 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by jaymejate: 8:57am On May 27, 2018 |
That is a nice move but you'll be doing that in Daura okay? 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by 2016v2017: 8:58am On May 27, 2018 |
BankeSmalls:He planned to use that girl to campaign and seek for votes from Christians and the entire Middle Belts. 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by kolawoleibukun2: 9:04am On May 27, 2018 |
Buhari needs to be arrested for raping aisha. Bill cosby is paying for his own crimes in the US and Buhari should do the same. aisha way dem rape for childhood day form class. day wear eyeglass with fake smile when she is suffering from urinary incontinence. ashewo dem are now first ladies all around the world. 2016v2017: true talk 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by saaron(m): 9:08am On May 27, 2018 |
Omeokachie:Good question. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by nely(m): 9:10am On May 27, 2018 |
Buhari is always moving like a snail, when will he ever be proactive 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by slap1(m): 9:13am On May 27, 2018 |
Why wait till May 27th? |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by israelmao(m): 9:20am On May 27, 2018 |
Leah Sharibu was part of negotiation or simply put a bargaining chip for the released Dipachi girls ,that what FG refuses to make public because of religious connotation or meaning that it could bring but I am sure our God will keep and rescue her. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by nnaemekanwachuk(m): 9:31am On May 27, 2018 |
Just be deceiving your selves.... Are you the President or a foreign guest? Sometimes our leaders just say things without knowing the consequences of what they deliver. That how they end up making blunders. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by bionixs: 9:32am On May 27, 2018 |
BankeSmalls:I am not dull to read all these long notes. stop violence against children and abuse their parents with lame policies. well done sir |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by ehissi(m): 9:33am On May 27, 2018 |
Where? When and How did he move this movement? Pictures of him making this movement abi na move or........ 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by Vulcanheph(m): 9:40am On May 27, 2018 |
[quote author=3Ebisco post=67917375]Saraki calls for release of Leah Sharibu, Chibok girls Deji Elumoye, Omololu Ogunmade in Abuja and Abimbola Akosile in Lagos As the world marks Children’s Day today, President Muhammadu Buhari last night in Abuja tasked the security operatives, families, civil society organisations, traditional rulers, and religious bodies to rise up against increasing violence against children. The president’s charge was preceded by a call by Senate President Bukola Saraki, who took the opportunity of the day’s celebrations to renew the widespread calls for the immediate release of the lone Dapchi schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, and the remaining Chibok girls still being held in captivity by Boko Haram insurgents. Guys don't Worry leah will be released before election as an electoral Porpaganda to Secure votes for Nigeria..That is if the leah of a girl is real and not a Fake political strategy. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by CloudResident(m): 9:41am On May 27, 2018 |
But you can't move to combat violence against their defenceless parents who are being slaughtered daily by your gun and machete wielding kinsmen all over the country abi? Sango wey go fire una still dey practice inside some volcanoes of the world. Awon weyrey 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by Crocky23: 9:43am On May 27, 2018 |
Don't forget to combat violence against Christians as well. Free Leah Sharibu. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Moves To Combat Violence Against Children by seguno2: 9:45am On May 27, 2018 |
nely: Can someone who has never been active be expected to be proactive? Has Buhari ever been active in establishing schools for the education of children in the north? How many schools are in his name? Anyhow, a man who ran away from school to join the army can’t be expected to prioritise the education of almajiris. He will rather rely on them to soak dogs and baboons in blood when he loses election. Such a terrible terrorist. 2 Likes |
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