Children’s Day: Scholar calls for proper upbringing
By Blessing Ibegbu
Mrs Blessing Onuh, a teacher in Karu Local Government Council of Nasarawa State, has emphasised the need for proper upbringing of children to build an impactful society and advance the nation.
Onuh, who teaches at Lyngra Montessori Schools in Karu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, during the 2027 Children’s Day celebration.
“As we celebrate Children’s Day today, parents must reflect on the future of our children.
“The future of any nation largely depends on the kind of children being raised. As the saying goes, children are the leaders of tomorrow.
“What will happen to our tomorrow if children are not properly guided and educated,” she asked.
She explained that a strong family foundation was essential for positively impacting Nigerian children.
“The family is the first point of contact for any society. It plays a crucial role in a child’s life.
“A child is first nurtured in the family before entering the larger society, so good moral values should be instilled early,” Onuh stated.
She urged parents to be deliberate about raising their children and to spend quality time with them, especially during their formative years.
“If these early years are well guided, children tend to grow into responsible citizens with good morals.
“However, if neglected, they develop a myopic mindset and are easily influenced by negative elements in society,” she warned.
Onuh, who is also the Head Teacher of the school, highlighted the importance of quality education in shaping the Nigerian child.
“The importance of quality education cannot be overemphasised. Quality education is the key to success. For any society to stand tall, quality education must be prioritised,” she said.
She added that when children received the right education and information, society benefited because they apply the knowledge to improve the nation.
“This opens doors for financial and social growth. If Nigeria wants to achieve peace and progress, quality education is essential,” Onuh explained.
She described quality education as having good infrastructure, qualified teachers, excellent policies, proper teaching aids, and ongoing teacher training to keep up with changing times.
Onuh advised parents, schools, and government to be intentional about providing children with the positive training needed for future societal growth.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Children’s Day is celebrated annually on May 27 to honour children and highlight their rights, welfare, and potential as future leaders.
The day was established as a holiday in 1964 for primary and secondary school children in Nigeria. (NAN)
Edited by Dorcas Jonah/Abiemwense Moru
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