Dr Yunus Akintunde the Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District has reiterated on the need for all stakeholders to uphold positive virtues and impactful values for the upliftment of children if truly we desire to grow and develop as a Nation.
In his message of celebration on this year’s Children’s day which is a global phenomenon, released through Kunle Olatunji his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, he identified with the various challenges facing the society on managing the interest of children and the youthful population.
However, Senator Akintunde further emphasized on the commitments of the present administration and leadership of Nigeria towards the development and favourable positioning of average Nigerian Child and Youth in the global community.
“As a leader who is absolutely committed towards human capacity development, while rejoicing and celebrating with the Nigerian Children and the global community on this unique occasion of this year’s Children’s Day, it is important to identify the various challenges an average Child is facing in the global community Nigeria with no exceptions”
“We still have so much to do in the aspect of quality child education, prompt and quality health care delivery and clean environment where water, energy and future capacity development should be critical issues of our concern and commitment to these children who undoubtedly are the future of our greater tomorrow”
“Their dependence on us as Leaders confers greater sense of responsibility to provide direction and purposeful leadership towards their existence and we must continue to develop quality action plans and programs to meet and even surpass their expectations”
“I am glad that the various programs of the Renewed Hope Agenda under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the rest of us will continue to focus on specific reforms and action plans where the Nigerian Children and the vast Youthful population will enjoy prominence and attention”.
“Several of the various reforms such as the development of education system, school buildings and infrastructure development which we are targeting in our various empowerment and constituency projects, student loan scheme instituted by the federal government are already yielding positive results and impact, our children and the youthful population will benefit directly from these initiatives”.
“I will continue to advocate on the significance of considering the impact of government policy reforms and action plans on the children who are most vulnerable in any society while I will also advise the rest of us in different positions of leadership to be concerned about this reality as custodians of mandate and authority in our spheres of influence.”
“I also like to enjoin our children to strive towards greatness and eschew negative inclinations and vibes while parents must continue to join the other stakeholders as very significant partners in the serious commitment of child development”
“Once again, I wish our Children a Happy Children’s Day Celeberation with assurances of a better and improved future for them which for me is always a commitment and pledge as a father, leader and stakeholder”
