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President Tinubu Advocates for Strict Implementation of Children's Welfare Regulations

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President Bola Tinubu unveils National Strategy to Eliminate Violence Against Children in Nigeria, as per our reporting, he urged action.

President Tinubu Advocates for Strict Implementation of Children's Welfare Regulations

Home sweet home, that's Nigeria to us, and guess who's making sure our littlest citizens stay safe? You got it - our President Bola Tinubu! He's outside the box-thinking and cracking down on violence against children with a fresh National Action Plan. Hear ya'll!

Our trusty source reports Tinubu's calling for strict enforcement of the Child Rights Act and other child protection laws that put our kids first. So long, sidestepping those vital protections!

But let's cut to the chase - what's the plan? Here's a quick rundown of the big moves:

  1. Child Protection and Development Agency
  2. Gotta focus - it's not easy juggling everything when it comes to children's safety. That's why the President's dispatching a child protection and development agency to keep the ball rolling on protecting children.
  3. Universal Child Grant
  4. Say hello, goodbye to poverty! The government's planning to dish out Universal Child Grants to assist families in making ends meet, giving our kiddos a shot at a better life.
  5. National Child Protection Database and Child Well-being Index
  6. Big Brother's watching, and it's a good thing! These tools will aid in monitoring our child protection efforts progress and ensure accountability throughout the nation.
  7. Updated Legal Frameworks
  8. Tinubu's all about bringing our current legal frameworks up-to-date and beefing up enforcement of child protection laws. This snaps everything into shape for effective protection.
  9. Prevention and Early Intervention
  10. Strengthening families and communities through positive parenting and combatting harmful norms? Count me in! Community support is vital in shoring up our kids' defense.

And remember, the President ain't just barking - he's showing us his bite. Concrete action's what counts, from overhauling our education and healthcare systems to ensuring frontline agencies are armed with the training and resources to get the job done. Together, we're fuelling a safer, brighter future for our children.

Speaking at the (African Pathfinder Countries) meeting, UN Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence Against Children, Najat Maalla M'jid, put down the mic and handed us a stern mic-drop warning: "It's high time African leaders stopped big-talking and started taking concrete actions to protect children from violence and exploitation." Shout out to our fellow delegates at the summit, called upon to focus on peer learning, strategy sharing, and collective action to ensure long-term child protection success.

Kudos to Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who detailed the country's commitment and progress since the Bogota Ministerial Conference in 2024. She emphasized the country's dedication to enforcing existing laws, scaling up the Safe Schools Programme, expanding parenting interventions, and increasing budgetary allocations to child protection systems. We're laying the groundwork for more accountable, inclusive, and data-driven action, she said.

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  1. President Tinubu's commitments extend beyond child protection, as he aims to transform various sectors, including education and self-development, personal growth, and policy and legislation.
  2. The Nigerian government is showing dedication to the general news of women empowerment, with plans to empower 10 million women by 2027.
  3. War and conflicts remain a concern, as Tinubu recently commented on the synergies between Africa's raw minerals and poverty during UNGA79.
  4. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has emphasized the need for accountable, inclusive, and data-driven action in child protection, education, and self-development.
  5. Crime and justice are also on the agenda, as the FG has been working to ensure that survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) receive appropriate support.
  6. Potential progress in Nigeria's child protection systems is not limited to Tinubu's National Action Plan, as the Minister of Women Affairs has detailed the country's commitment and progress since the Bogota Ministerial Conference in 2024.
  7. International support lends credence to Tinubu's efforts, as the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence Against Children, Najat Maalla M'jid, emphasized the importance of concrete actions to protect children from violence and exploitation.
  8. It's crucial to remember that Nigeria's pathfinder toward a brighter future for its children must involve the collaboration of various stakeholders, including local and international organizations, to create sustainable, collective action and long-term child protection success.

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