By Michael Ezenwata
The deputy state Chairman, traditional rulers council representing Anambra North Senatorial zone, Igwe Prof.Benjamn Okeji has urged the federal government to make and implement policies that will protect the rights of the Nigerian child.
Igwe Okeji in a congratulatory message to all Nigerian children at this year’s Children’s Day Celebration, regretted that enough provisions are not made for the Nigerian child to grow up to be the ideal leaders of tomorrow.
The royal father who is also the Traditional Ruler of Omasi, commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife for their advocacy in favour of the Anambra child witnessed at this year’s Children’s Day Celebration at Solution Funcity, Awka.
He gave kudos to the governor for building a brighter future for the children through his free education policy and other progressive programmes aimed at enhancing their wellbeing.
On his part, the Traditional Ruler of Ndiokpalaeze, Igwe Prof.Frederick Okoli also felicitated with children and encouraged them to aspire to be worthy leaders of tomorrow.
Igwe Okoli further used the occasion to appreciate Governor Soludo and his wife, Nonye for entertaining the children at the Solution Funcity, Awka.
Contributing, the MD Anambra Civic and Social Reorientation Office, Sir Chuka Nnabuife noted that the governor has laid a solid foundation for the children by exposing them to the Solution Funcity which has reengineered their mindset for a greater future.
An Umuawulu indigene, Chief Chike Oranye in a note of caution,warned against the insufficient attention given to children by the federal government which should be addressed.
Chief Oranye a legal expert commended Governor Soludo for the free education policy of his administration and asked for the inclusion of at least one meal per child every school day to assuage the plight of parents labouring under the nation’s harsh economic realities.
Ezenwata is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
