Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, has called for investment in the education of the younger generation, especially the children, stressing that it remains the viable path to a secure and assured future of any nation.
He noted that as the nation celebrates yet another Children’s Day, which coincides with this year’s Eid-ul Adha celebration, it’s important to understand that the boundless joy and impactful future of every child lies in the decisions and sacrifices their parents and political leaders make today.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant stated this on Tuesday through his Media Office in Abuja, reiterating his famous quote: “Education is the bedrock of a nation”, and stressing the need to keep them safe in schools.
“So, as we celebrate with our children today, let’s honour them by pledging to keep them in schools, keep them safe in schools, get them busy with books in their hands, and dreams in their hearts, by investing in their education.
“When we teach a child to read, we give them a voice. When we help them to learn, we give them power. Let’s build and uplift individuals, families, communities and the entire nation by giving them voice and power through investments in their education”, Atiku said.
Waziri Adamawa noted that education remains the most valuable investment we can make in a child’s life, both as parents and leaders, urging continued commitment to upholding every child’s right to not just learn, but to learn well, for the progress of our society.
To the celebrants, the children, he charged them to keep learning, keep asking the important questions, and keep believing, because the world needs their brilliance to strike the right notes.
“Let’s keep the children learning. Today’s vision is from that child who had books in their hands yesterday.”
