As Nigeria celebrates the 2019 Children’s Day, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has stated that harsh penalties would be meted to predators, especially those who indulge in abuse of children in any form.
Ortom read the riot act on Monday while speaking during Children’s Day celebration at Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi, venue of the event.
While restating his administration’s commitment to protection of the rights of children, Ortom, charged all well meaning Nigerians to do more in taking care of the needs of the children especially the vulnerable ones.
He harped on the need to activate support systems for the protection of the vulnerable children across the state.
The Governor, charged parents to always monitor and care for their children just as he charged children to be obedient to their parents and take their studies serious so as to add value to their lives and the nation.
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He therefore, congratulated the Benue children on the commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day.
Speaking on the theme, “Drug Abuse Among Children: Addressing the Challenges”, Ortom, described the day as a special day to be used to celebrate children across the state and reflect on their state generally.
Earlier, some of the children who spoke to our correspondent, called on the government to improve on the welfare of their teachers and provide more facilities to enhance better learning environments.
High point of the day was the match past, cultural dance performances by the school children, and presentation of awards to the schools.
