Kwara state Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called on parents and guardians to show more commitment to the proper upbringing of their children and wards “especially in the face of prevailing security challenges in the country.”
He made the call in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Abdulwahab Oba on the occasion of this year’s Children Day celebration.
Ahmed said “Nigeria is passing through one of the most challenging and traumatic periods of its chequered political history, and decried the spate of bombings, kidnappings and other forms of crime in the country.
He said the society must ensure that the Nigerian child, “especially the girl-child, lives in a peaceful atmosphere that is conducive for growth and well being rather than the present state of insecurity in the country.”
The governor admonished the Nigerian child to strive for excellence, urging parents to instil religion and moral discipline in their wards “so that they can be better members of the society.”
He called on religion leaders to pray for peace and harmony for the nation to achieve its full potentials.