27/05/2026
Children’s Day should be a moment of joy, laughter, dreams, and hope for every child.
But how do we truly celebrate when innocent children are somewhere in the cold, dangerous forests — frightened, traumatized, and held against their will?
How do we sing and dance while some parents are crying themselves to sleep, uncertain if they will ever see their children again?
The heartbreaking reports concerning the kidnapped school children in Osun State raise painful questions that Nigeria must no longer ignore.
When will this end?
When will the safety of Nigerian children become a national priority and not just another headline?
Why are children going to school with fear instead of hope?
Why do innocent students keep becoming victims of insecurity?
What future are we building when classrooms no longer feel safe?
How can education thrive where fear rules?
What message are we passing to the next generation about leadership, protection, and humanity?
Are we raising children in a nation that truly values their lives?
Every child deserves safety.
Every parent deserves peace of mind.
Every school should be a place of learning, not fear.
As we mark Children’s Day, may this not only be a celebration, but also a wake-up call.
Until every Nigerian child can sleep peacefully, learn safely, and dream freely, we still have work to do.
