Based on the invoice of rights and Little one’s Rights Act “A toddler is outlined as an individual below the age of 18years.” Due to this fact, it’s unarguable that, kids are the way forward for each nation and if tampered with, there will probably be no future for a terrific and promising nation like Nigeria.
The Nigeria we wish will also be seen as a Nigeria the place each baby needs to stay and develop in.
The Nigerian baby needs a rustic the place she or he can stroll freely to high school, market locations, centres of worship, go to buddies and family members with out concern of insecurity and molestation.
We stay in a Nigeria the place armed bandits/Boko Haram can stroll into any college of their selection, kidnap and kill susceptible Nigerian kids with out concern of apprehension by our numerous safety businesses. Sorry to say, it is a slap on the face of our numerous safety businesses and the federal government as a complete.
The Nigeria each baby needs is a Nigeria the place authorities organises native and worldwide scholarships for kids, a rustic the place there may be free schooling for the poor and fewer privileged kids within the society. A nation the place kids have jobs awaiting them after commencement.
The Nigeria each baby needs is a Nigeria the place the voices of kids are heard and considered. A Nigeria the place the rights of kids are revered and never violated. A nation the place the way forward for the youngsters are assured. A rustic the place kids can even have a say within the political affairs of the nation. The federal government can obtain this by creating platforms like the youngsters parliament everywhere in the nation.
Each Nigerian baby needs a rustic the place the welfare of kids would be the outmost precedence of the federal government. A Nigeria free from kids hawking throughout college hours to make ends meet. A nation the place kids will probably be very hopeful and optimistic of their subsequent meal. A rustic the place our mother and father are paid their salaries on time, in order to make sure a superb lifestyle for his or her kids.
Each baby needs a Nigeria the place she or he can get free healthcare companies and nicely outfitted authorities hospitals, versus the Nigeria of right this moment the place authorities hospitals are essentially the most abandoned and poorly outfitted.
The Nigeria each baby goals of is a Nigeria the place violators of his or her rights are dropped at e book. A rustic the place women and boys can stroll freely on the road, stay with kinfolk and strangers, with none concern of harassment and intimidation. A nation the place violence towards kids will not be tolerated.
One of many main elements stopping Nigeria from being a toddler pleasant nation is corruption.
Corruption is among the issues which have eaten deep into the material of our nation. Authorities officers embezzle funds allotted for nation constructing thereby, denying the Nigerian baby higher lifestyle.
Corruption which might be seen because the mom of poverty has made many mother and father give their kids to strangers, with the promise of a superb and vivid future however in actuality, the youngsters are inclined to face unhealthy ordeals comparable to early/pre-mature marriage, rape, compelled labour, baby trafficking and so forth. Corruption which is a menace to our society should be curbed to make sure a promising future for each Nigerian baby.
In as a lot as corruption will not be the one issue stopping Nigeria from being a child-friendly nation, it’s emphasised on as a result of all different elements comparable to unemployment, insecurity, violation of kid’s rights, revolve round it.
Creating the Nigeria of our dream begins with a step, the massive query is, who is able to take that step? The federal government is due to this fact suggested to discover obligatory mechanism to stop corruption, to be able to create a greater society for the Nigerian baby.
– Dooter Divine Jam writes from Salem Academy, Makurdi and is a member of Benue State Youngsters’s Parliament
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