Tinubu Pledges Stronger Protection for Nigerian Children on Children’s Day.

President Bola Tinubu has renewed his promise to protect the rights, dreams, and futures of every Nigerian child as the country celebrates National Children’s Day 2025. In a message to children, families, and the whole nation, Tinubu said children are the “heartbeat of our nation’s future” and must be given every chance to grow up safe, respected, and full of hope.

The president’s message came as Nigeria marked Children’s Day with the theme, “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation.” Tinubu said this theme is very important because it focuses on creating a country where every child feels safe and valued, both in schools and online.

He said;

“Across every school, community, and home in Nigeria today, you are the most precious part of our national fabric, the heartbeat of our nation’s future, and the custodians of tomorrow’s promise, innovation, and leadership. I, therefore, reaffirm today our constitutional, moral, and intergenerational duty and commitment to safeguard every Nigerian child, protect his rights, and nurture his dreams.”

President Tinubu highlighted the problem of bullying and violence against children in Nigeria. He shared that studies show up to 65 percent of Nigerian school children have faced some form of bullying or aggression, which he called “unacceptable.” He stressed that a child who learns or grows in fear cannot reach their full potential.

To address these challenges, Tinubu said his government is putting child protection at the center of its Renewed Hope Agenda. He talked about the National Plan of Action on Ending Violence Against Children (2024–2030), which he recently launched. This plan aims to prevent child abuse, punish offenders, and help victims, with strong support from different parts of government.

The president also said his administration is reviewing important laws like the Child Rights Act (2003) and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (2015). These reviews are meant to make the laws stronger, close any gaps, and make sure they are enforced everywhere in Nigeria. Tinubu said the government is also using the Cybercrime Act to protect children from online bullying and abuse.

He noted that all 36 states in Nigeria have now adopted the Child Rights Act, showing a shared commitment to caring for children. But Tinubu said laws alone are not enough. He called on parents, teachers, religious leaders, lawmakers, and all citizens to work together to protect children.

He explained;

“We are investing in other focused national systems for child protection, such as the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS), which is being scaled up to track and respond to cases in real-time. The Ministry of Women’s Affairs is strengthening community-based child protection mechanisms, training frontline responders, and leading nationwide awareness campaigns to end harmful traditional practices.”

Tinubu said his government is also building a stronger system to support families and communities, making sure there is a clear structure focused only on child protection and development. He promised that this would increase accountability and make sure every child’s rights and well-being are safeguarded.

The president called on everyone—partners, stakeholders, and leaders—to keep working together for children’s rights. He said child protection must be included in all budgets, plans, and policies at every level.

Tinubu ended his message with a call to action:

“Let today mark a renewed movement to build a Nigeria where no child suffers in silence, no child is left behind, and every child grows in dignity, peace, and love.”

With these promises, President Tinubu hopes to inspire the country to do more for its children, making Nigeria a place where every child can dream, learn, and grow in safety.

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