First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged the nation’s children to take ownership of today in a responsible and purposeful manner as the future they desire was shaped by their choices.
This was contained in her message commemorating the 2026 Children’s Day on Wednesday.
TheFact Daily however noted that Senator Tinubu completely left out children languishing in different terrorist dens across the nation, the most recent being school children and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo and Borno state.
There was no word of hope nor promise of their safe release even as school abduction is one of the major challenges facing school children in Nigeria
Since the abduction of 276 students from a Secondary School in Chibok, Borno state 12 years ago, there’s been several other abductions with over 1,500 children affected.
Although Nigeria is a signatory to the Safe Schools Declaration, implementation remains weak, with only about 6.6% of schools registered on national monitoring platforms.
As the mother of the nation, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s message ought to have also addressed children still in captivity as a result of the government’s failure to protect them or ensure their swift rescue.
Her message read in parts: “As we celebrate this year’s Children’s Day, I extend my well wishes and heartfelt love to every child across our great nation.
“This year’s theme, ‘Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child’, reminds us that the future we desire for our children must begin today. Our children are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are active participants in shaping our present.
“My message to children on this special day is to take ownership of today in a responsible and purposeful manner. The future you desire is shaped by the choices you make now. It is important to stay focused, make wise decisions, and use your time productively.
“A brighter tomorrow cannot be achieved by pursuing destructive or unrealistic paths, but by building your character, discipline, and a commitment to learning and growth.
“Happy Children’s Day to all our wonderful children!”
