Stakeholders in the educational sector have been charged to put mechanisms to protect children in school environment.
The proprietor of a private school in Kaduna Dr. Lydia Umar stated this during the commemoration of this year’s children’s day in Kaduna.
Dr. Lydia Umar said recent happenings shows that most molestation of children are perpetrated by familiar persons in schools and homes hence the need for parents to always monitor the movement and activities of their children and care givers.
She highlighted other areas of concern to include negative threats from the social media and entertainment industry where they emulate entertainers as role models.
“those are the agencies that impact on their minds, on their emotions. There is a lot of abuse going on even online.”
Dr. Lydia Umar commended the efforts of government in protecting children and minors through the children rights act that has been domesticated by many states of the federation.
Lydia Umar adviced parents to acquaint themselves with the provisions of the law to know the rights and legal resorts in the case of abuse.
The proprietor warned against rising cases of parental negligence that has caused untold hardship on children and the society.
Some parents who spoke to Radio Nigeria appealed to government to ensure security in the country to ensure children grow and interact with fear of abduction and other social vices.
Highlight of the event included dancing, games, and music among others.
Godwin Duru
