As Nigeria joins other nations to mark the 2021 International Children’s Day, Kogi State Deputy Governor, Chief (Dr.) Edward Onoja, CIK, has counselled parents to lead their wards on the right path of moral rectitude and obedience to the Laws of the Land.
Chief Onoja gave the advice on Thursday at the maiden Children Musical Concert organized by Planet Shakers Music Academy, a Music Lessons and Instruction School offering a variety of programs for a coterie of talents, especially children.
In a practical analogy of what he explained to be a gruesome Failure of Leadership, the Deputy Governor regretted that the country suffers the inability of former generations to transfer experiences, knowledge, skills, and morals to latter ones.
He expressed pride in the fact that Kogi State is dedicated to raising virtuosos fit to compete with their counterparts across the world, fully conscious that the best legacy leaders can leave is one where the future of children is guaranteed.
Whilst commending the Founder of the Academy, Mr. Sanjo Ajani for his vision to raising global leaders, he opined that there is a need to strengthen the Child Rights Act (CRA, 2003) to ensure issues of “Out-of-School Children”, “Child Bride”, “Child Labour” and “Violence against Children” are reduced drastically in the country.
Earlier, CEO/Proprietor of the Academy, Mr. Sanjo Ajani welcomed guests and thanked the Deputy Governor for his genuine love for children which he exemplified in registering more students with the Academy. He reinforced his resolve to take it a notch higher in the coming years.
Highlights of the Ceremony, attended by top government functionaries, business magnates, parents and guardians were Presentation of Awards, musical rendition, among others.
This year’s celebration themed: “Unite to Reverse the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Children” calls for more concerted efforts from governments in partnership with the private sector, in addressing the issues of insecurity, poverty, malnutrition, and poor infrastructure for learning.
