Children’s Day Highlights Need to Invest in the Younger Generation, Says Gov. Adeleke

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke said that Children’s Day reminds everyone of the shared duty to nurture, safeguard, and invest in the younger generation.

He congratulated children throughout the state and across Nigeria on the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, calling them the hope, pride, and future of society.

In a statement released in Osogbo by spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke emphasized that children are the reason the government must keep working tirelessly to build a better future for society.

The governor described children as “the foundation of tomorrow’s Osun State. Every child deserves access to quality education, healthcare, protection, and equal opportunities regardless of social background.”

He added, “The dreams, talents, and aspirations of children are critical to the future growth and prosperity of the state.”

He noted that every child in public schools, private institutions, and government care homes matters equally to his administration.

“Children remain the hope, pride, and future of society,” the governor said.

Adeleke reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to policies and programmes that support the welfare, growth, and development of children across the state.

He said, “Ongoing efforts are focused on improving access to quality education, safe learning environments, child welfare services, and better living conditions for young people.”

The governor also urged parents, guardians, teachers, and religious leaders to continue instilling discipline, moral values, respect, and compassion in children, noting that raising responsible children is a collective duty.

Adeleke warned against child abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence, saying any society that fails to protect its children risks endangering its future.

“As we celebrate our children today, I assure every parent and child that our administration will leave no stone unturned in protecting and developing the future of our young ones,” the governor stated.