Child Labour Day: CDOWA Calls For Greater Investment In Children

The Kaduna State Chairperson of the Civil Defence Officers Wives Association, CDOWA, Mrs Victoria Panam Musa has called on governments, institutions, communities, and families to continue to invest in the well-being of children by creating opportunities that strengthen families and enable them to provide adequate care and support.

The State Chairperson stated this on the International Day Against Child Labour which concided with the Assocation’s general meeting held in kaduna.

She expressed worry that based on statatics millions of Nigerian children have continued to be denied their fundamental rights and are open to abuses and child labour.

According to her, the Nigerian Government and all relevant stakeholders should intensify efforts toward protecting children, by expanding access to quality education, and eliminating child labour across the country through concerted efforts.

She stressed that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe environment free from exploitation, lamenting that child labour continues to deprive millions of children of their rights to education, health, protection, and development.

While speaking on the theme, “Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults”, Mrs Musa said that it serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility to protect every child’s right to safety, education, dignity and overall well-being.

Mrs Musa called on the women to be role models for the society by ensuring they employ legitimate means to put an end to child labour practices around them.

Naomi Anzaku, Edited By Grace Namiji