Federal Government Allocates Over ₦112 Billion for Child Safety and Inclusion by 2027.

Written on 20/11/2024
Vanguard NG

The Nigerian Federal Government has committed more than ₦112 billion to ensure safe and inclusive environments for children over the next three years.

This announcement was made by the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in Abuja on Wednesday during the commemoration of the 2024 World Children’s Day.

With the theme “Advancing Children’s Rights for a Sustainable Future,” the initiative highlights Nigeria’s dedication to fostering child protection and promoting equitable opportunities for all children.



Annually celebrated around the globe on Nov. 20, World Children’s Day commemorates the anniversary of the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration and Convention on Children’s Rights on Nov. 20, 1959 and 1989, respectively.

Consequently, the United Nations celebrates the day and strives to raise awareness about issues such as education inequity, child labor, and access to healthcare, while also urging worldwide action to address these concerns.

The women's affairs minister, therefore, pointed out that the government is committed to creating an environment where every child will have access to education, health, and a life free from fear and harm.

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