The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said the reported statistics of out-of-school children in the Nigeria call for concern for its future.
Gbajabiamila disclosed this in his congratulatory message to Nigerian children on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebration via his Facebook page.
According to him, the children are worth celebrating for their visible determination to succeed against all odds, as exemplified by the many feats they have accomplished since the last celebration.
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The Speaker emphasized on the need for concerted efforts to assist Nigerian children in harnessing their potential and fulfilling their dreams.
“Children are the leaders of tomorrow’ lies in a deliberate and strategic formulation and implementation of policies, including the legislative framework to give quality education to Nigerian children and reduce the number of out-of-school children at all levels of government.
“It is for this reason, the 9th House prioritized the passage of legislation that impacts positively on the socio-economic well-being of Nigerians.”
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He said no efforts should be spared by the governments at all levels and the private sector in supporting policies that promote the rights of the Nigerian child, including their inalienable right to a good education.
He enjoined parents to ensure their wards are not excluded from global competitions and emerging trends in a constantly changing global village.
Gbajabiamila further stated that parents as a matter of duty, strive to be responsible and responsive in taking good care and training of their children for the betterment of the children and future of the country.
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