Biodun Esan, Ilorin
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has declared that every child in the state deserves to live and prosper in dignity.
Speaking in Ilorin in a message on the occasion of the Children’s Day celebration. “As we commemorate Children’s Day across Nigeria today, I recommit myself to everything that gives the Kwara child a head start in life.
“Every child deserves to live and prosper in dignity, and this depends on all of us who they look up to. “As a government, we continue to invest in quality basic education and basic healthcare, while implementing policies that make the world a better place for them.
“This is reflected in our commitments to basic education, child and maternal health care, anti-hawking stands, six-month paid maternal leave, child-protection laws, and other consistent efforts to give them an environment to compete in the digital age.
“We align ourselves with the theme of thisyear’s celebration: ‘Stand up, speak up, building a bullying-free generation’,”he said.
Accordingto the Governor, Kwara LEARN gave Kwara Children unfettered access to classrooms in every corner of the state. AbdulRazaq said his government has since enacted the Violence against Persons Law to protect every Kwaran, including children, from any form of violence.
“Our school children now have direct access to the highest level of education authorities in the state to ensure that their interests are protected. “Whilechildren-specific challenges continue to get our attention, I’m proud of thepolicy outcomes being recorded in the education sector as our empoweredchildren lead their peers nationwide. 6⁶⁵⁵Equally exciting is our standing nationwide in the under-five mortality rate, which is nowthe lowest.“Asour multi-pronged approaches to children’s welfare show, including the Kwara LEARNand education trust fund that we have recently established, I invite allstakeholders to do their bit in ensuring that the Kwara child thrives. “Happy children’s Day”, AbdulRazaq added.
