May
27 has long been recognized by successive Nigerian governments as Children’s
Day; a day set aside to remember and celebrate all the children in the country.
In the spirit of Children’s Day 2013, Ezeemo (Achinagbaraoha Anambra State) was
a special guest at this year’s Children’s Day Celebration organized by the
management of Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Awka. The party featured dances,
choreography, dramas, debates, games, and other forms of entertainment enjoyed
by children, their parents and guardians.
Although,
the day was not a day for speech making, Achi had some words to say. In his
speech at the occasion, Achi-Nagbara-Oha said he was delighted by the opportunity
presented by May 27 not only to celebrate and appreciate our children, but also
to listen to their problems. He recognized children as special gifts from God
who should valued because of their innocence and guileless nature. Quoting from
the Bible, “Jesus said allow the children to come to me, because the kingdom of
God is for those like them. He had words of advise for the parents, society,
governments, teachers, and the children themselves.
He
admonished parents to train their children in the ways God, and when they grow
up, they will not depart from it; he compared them to yam tendering, saying
when properly directed grows up in the right way. Among the children are
Presidents, governors, Commissioners, Igwes and other notable personalities in
the society. It pains him to see children who should be in school hawking in
the streets. He advised parents to endeavour to train their children, as lack
of education leads to marginalization and cheating of children.
He
appealed to members of the national assembly and state assemblies to enact laws
that will protect and guarantee the rights of children. As this will ensure
they achieve their full potentials in life. He thanked the teachers who look
after these children on a daily bases, saying that, seeing these children as
theirs will go a long way in helping them cope with the stress that goes with
their job.
He
advised the children to obey their elders, parents, and teachers. To be
punctual to school and always do their assignments as that will not only be
pleasing to their teachers, but will also ensure they do well in their tests
and exams. He informed the children that God loves each and every one of them
in a special way. So they should do things pleasing to God, especially by
avoiding bad friends and companions.
He
thanked all the parents and other special guests present at the occasion which include,
His Royal Highness, Emeka Ilonu, Igwe Ifitedunu, Dinukofia L.G.A; Mr. Gbolaham
Somuyiwa, General Manager, NTA Channel 5, Awka; representatives from Her
Excellency, the First Lady of Anambra State, Mrs. Peter Obi.
Finally,
Achinagbaraoha true to his name, presented gifts of different kinds of drinks,
exercise books, writing materials and other things enjoyed by children for the
entertainment of the children. He joined the children to dance to the delight of the children and also cut
the Children’ Day cake with His Royal Highness, Igwe Emeka Ilomu cake. Pictures
below.
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