Children’s Day: First Lady calls on Nigerians to take a stand against bullying

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to take an active stand against bullying to mark this year Children’s Day.
Oluremi said, “As we mark this year’s Children’s Day, I extend my warmest wishes and love to every child across our great nation”.
Speaking on this year’s theme, which is “Stand Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation,” the First Lady stated that this speaks to the Nigerians’ shared responsibility to protect and empower the young hearts and minds who represent the promise of this country’s future.

She said, “Whether it occurs in schools, in communities, or online, bullying leaves lasting wounds that hinder a child’s emotional, social, and academic development.

“Every child deserves to grow up in an environment that is safe, supportive, and free from fear. As a mother, I call on all Nigerians to take an active stand against bullying.

“Let us teach our children that strength lies in compassion, and that true leadership begins with looking out for one another”, Senator Oluremi Tinubu concluded.