Gov. Makinde Pledges To Protect Children’s Rights, Welfare On Children’s Day
•By Oyeniyi Awojoodu
IBADAN – The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has expressed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the rights, welfare, and future of children in the state.
He stated this at Adamasingba Sports Complex on the occasion of the 2025 Children’s Day Celebration.
Governor Makinde who was represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun said his administration is poised to building a society where children are protected against any form of bully while pursuing their academic life in a safe, free, and healthy environment.
Commenting on this year’s theme: “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation,” Governor Makinde maintained that violence, bullying, and neglect have no place in the Nigeria of today.
He highlighted the state’s alignment with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and emphasized Oyo’s participation in national frameworks to end violence against children.
According to the governor, key initiatives include implementation of the National Plan of Action on Ending Violence Against Children (2024–2030), ongoing review and strengthening of the Child Rights Act and other related laws to improve protection and enforcement mechanisms, and leveraging the cybercrime Act to curb cyberbullying and protect children in digital spaces.
The governor however, called on all stakeholders to deepen their efforts, embed child rights into every policy, and ensure that no child is left behind.
Highlights of the event was a march past by various secondary schools and award presentation to the winners of the display.
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