As a part of efforts to mark World Children’s Day today, the Federal Government has allocated N112 billion through the National Plan for Financing Safe Schools with a view to safeguarding learning environments for the next three years.
The Minister for Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, who announced this said that the government had made significant progress in advancing children’s rights through adoption and implementation of several initiatives.
This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday to mark Universal Children’s Day, themed: “Advancing Children’s Rights for a Sustainable Future.”
“Through the National Plan for Financing Safe Schools, over N112 billion has been allocated to safeguard learning environments over the next three years, ensuring that schools remain safe and inclusive spaces for all children,” she said.
While explaining the government’s efforts to protect children’s rights, the minister disclosed that all the 36 states of the federation had adopted the Child Rights Act.
She also noted that the implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act had strengthened policies to protect children from all forms of violence and abuse.
The minister added that the administration of President Bola Tinubu was committed to creating an environment where every child would have access to education, health and a life free from fear and harm.
The statement read in part: “The Government of His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is committed to creating an environment where every child has access to education, health, and a life free from fear and harm.”
“The Government of Nigeria has made significant strides in demonstrating its dedication to the Nigerian child and has implemented several actions and measures towards achieving this goal, including:
“Domestication of the Child Rights Act (CRA 2003): To date, all 36 states in Nigeria have adopted this vital legislation, marking a significant step in protecting children’s rights under the Nigerian Constitution”.
“Implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act, 2015: This Act has strengthened policies to shield children from abuse, violence, and exploitation, reinforcing Nigeria’s stance against all forms of harm toward its youngest citizens.
“Commitment to the Maputo Protocol: Nigeria is taking bold actions to combat violence against children through legislative reviews, enhanced policies, and comprehensive child protection frameworks.”
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