May 28, 2026
By Victor Ahiuma-Young
Civil society organisations and activists have condemned the Federal Government over the continued captivity of 81 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted by terrorists, declaring that any government unable to protect children has failed in its primary responsibility.
The groups, in a statement issued after the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, lamented that while Nigeria marked the annual event meant to celebrate children and reflect on their future, dozens of pupils remained in captivity with little sign of urgent government action to secure their release.
The groups said: “Yesterday, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, was Children’s Day in Nigeria — an annual holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s children and reflect on government’s efforts to build a thriving future for the new generation.
