By Wilson Adekumola
The Senate Chief Whip, Dr Orji Kalu has urged parents and guardians to raise good children by upholding good moral conduct on their daily activities, calling for children’s access to quality education, healthcare, nutritious food, housing and others.
Kalu made this disclosure in his Children’s Day message issued on Saturday in Abuja urging governments at all levels to uphold Child Rights Act.
While describing children as the leaders of tomorrow, the former Governor of Abia State, stressed that the rights of children as stipulated in the child rights act must be respected.
The Senator commended parents and guardians for consistently mentoring and parenting children.
He said, “I felicitate children across the globe in commemoration of the 2023 children’s day.
“I am delighted to commend parents, guardians and policy makers for their efforts in raising responsible and good children.
“Children are future leaders and as such, they deserve good living conditions with proper care by parents and guardians.”
Kalu added, “Children must have access to quality education, healthcare, nutritious food, housing and others.
“Collectively, we must protect children by criminalizing a range of acts including child labour, child abuse, child rape, exploitation for pornography and violence against children.
“As parents and guardians, it is our responsibility to raise good children by upholding good moral conduct in our endeavours.”
Kalu governments, enjoined non-profit organisations, civil society groups, the media and other stakeholders to advocate Child Rights Act.
He also urged parents and guardians to closely monitor their children and wards in their daily activities.
The News Agency of Nigeria reported that Children’s Day, which is celebrated on May 27 annually is dedicated to celebrating children all over the world.
It is also for adults to reminiscence their childhood experiences.
