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President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to securing the safe release of schoolchildren recently abducted in Oyo and Borno states. In a heartfelt statement marking Children’s Day, Tinubu assured anxious parents and teachers that, as a father and President, he will not forget or abandon the children still in captivity.
“To those children, their parents, and their teachers, I say this as a father and your President: you are not forgotten. You are not abandoned,” Tinubu declared. He directed all security agencies to intensify intelligence-led rescue operations and implement stronger school protection measures, including vulnerability mapping, rapid response links, and community-based early warning systems.
The President also stressed that rescue is only the first step. He ordered comprehensive reintegration support—including medical care, counseling, and education—for recovered children. “A child who returns from trauma must return to care, not temporary attention,” he said.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio joined the call, urging Nigerian children to reject drugs, cultism, and other vices, and instead embrace hard work, discipline, and patriotism. He assured that the 10th Senate will prioritize child education, health, and safety in its legislative agenda.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu celebrated children as “active participants in shaping our present,” urging them to make responsible choices for a brighter future. Meanwhile, Minister of Education Tunji Alausa reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to inclusive, quality education under the Renewed Hope Agenda, spotlighting young disability advocate Dera Osadebe as a symbol of resilience.
The 2026 Children’s Day theme, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child,” underscores the urgent need to turn promises into action—ensuring every child, regardless of background or circumstance, can learn, grow, and dream without fear.
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