Children’s Day: House Of Reps Makes Fresh Promise As Killings, Abductions Of Schoolchildren Continue

May 27, 2026

In a statement issued by its spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, the lower chamber of the National Assembly described Nigerian children as “the hope of the nation,” and urged stronger national commitment to inclusion under this year’s theme, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child.”

The House of Representatives has marked the 2026 National Children’s Day with renewed pledges to strengthen child protection laws and expand access to education and healthcare, even as insecurity targeting schoolchildren continues to draw concern across the country.

In a statement issued by its spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, the lower chamber of the National Assembly described Nigerian children as “the hope of the nation,” and urged stronger national commitment to inclusion under this year’s theme, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child.”

The House of Representatives reiterated that every child, regardless of background, disability, religion or social status, deserves access to opportunity, noting that vulnerable children in conflict-affected and underserved communities remain a priority.