DEPOWA President urges parents to nurture children’s dreams, future
By Kennedy Sheyin
The President, Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has urged parents to nurture the dreams and aspirations of their children.
Musa made the call during the 2025 International Children’s Day Celebration, organised by DEPOWA, in Abuja.
She said that children were the greatest gifts to any nation and should be treated as such, adding that in every child lies a dream, a destiny and a divine spark waiting to be nurtured.
“Every child deserves the chance to thrive, whether born in the barracks or outside the barracks.
“To our beautiful children, you are smart, you are strong, you are loved, your dreams are valid, your voice matters and you’re not too young to lead.
“To our parents, we carry a sacred duty to raise children who are educated and empathetic, to guide them with discipline and dignity.
“How we speak to our children becomes their inner voice. They are watching us, let us give them something beautiful to become,” she said.
Mr Jimba Ahmed, a teacher from Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives (NAOWA) College, described the event as a wonderful experience for the children, adding that they would now have stories to tell.
“It is a good atmosphere for the children and it has been worthwhile. The match, the recitations and all are good for the children,” he said.
One of the children who spoke, Kazim Temidayo, said it was a memorable day for the children and thanked DEPOWA for the experience.
“This means a lot because not every child has this opportunity to show themselves and express their talents and build courage like us,” she said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event featured display of talents and cultures, as well as march past, spoken words, poems, recitations, cultural performances and songs. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Yakubu Uba
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