Kano state first lady, Professor Hafsat Abdullahi Umar Ganduje says government will leave no stone unturned to ensure the protection, progress and well being of children in the state.
Professor Hafsat made the disclosure during an event to commemorate International Children’s Day,held at government house Kano.
According to her, office of the first lady and other relevant stakeholders would expedite action on the speedy passage, assent and implementation of the child protection bill submitted to the state House of Assembly.
The first lady maintained that children are precious and fundamental to the development of any nation and as such there was the urgent need to be given priority and protection against any form of abuse.
“As leaders of tomorrow, they ought to be given priority in terms of protection against abuse as well as all other human support in terms of their welfare and education.”
She charged parents and guardians especially mothers, to be more vigilant as the society is faced by social ills that can harm children.
Earlier in her remarks, Kano state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Zahra’u Muhammad Umar, explained that Kano state government would not relent in it’s efforts of improving the lives of it’s citizens especially children.
She pointed out that the state had mapped out policies and programs, aimed at uplifting the standard of living among children, by training of enumerators on how to evacuate and enrol street children in schools, alternative care for orphanage, among others.
Dr. Zahra’u described the theme of these year’s event as apt due to problems bedevilling the world at large.
“All hands must be on deck to ensure that the targeted goals are achieved as the state is doing everything possible to improve the lives of children”.
The event themed “Strengthening supportive systems for protection of the Nigerian child: A wake up call” was marked by cultural dances, speeches, presentation of learning materials to students and witnessed large turn out of students, children with special needs, across the 44 local government areas.
KHADIJAH ALIYU
