As today marked International Children's Day, Yeye Akogun Omolara Oyewumi joined Nigerians to celebrate the auspicious day. She noted that the importance of giving children good preparation cannot be overemphasized because they are the foundation of the future. Yeye Akogun claimed that the greatest gifts one can give children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. For this reason, we must help them to develop all their potential, to identify and develop their interests and capabilities to have a strong foundation. While she lamented that Nigerian children still suffer child labor, domestic violence, and deprivations linked to poverty and ignorance.
Yeye Akogun Oyewumi Omolara implored women to take up the responsibility of guiding their children toward becoming ideal citizens and working for the betterment of the state and the country. She also called on the government to take the welfare of children more seriously. She observed that Children are the building blocks of any strong nation. They are very small but have the capability to change the nation positively. They are the responsible citizens of tomorrow as the development of the country lies in their hands. "Our children are leaders of tomorrow so they need to get respect, special care, and protection from parents, teachers, members of the society, and the Government" she opined.
Here’s wishing all the shining stars around the world a very Happy International Children’s Day!