Violence against children impedes socio-economic dev’t – UNICEF
Mr Murtala Mohammed, a Child Education Specialist, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Lagos Office, says violence against children hampers social and economic development in any society.
Obaseki, UNICEF strengthen partnership on rural devt in Edo
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured support for the implementation and sustainability of United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF)’s intervention programmes in the state. The governor gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Chief of UNICEF Akure Office, Dr Tushar Rane, at Government House in Benin City. The governor noted that […]
UNICEF to train stakeholders on child protection issues in Kaduna — official
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), plans to train relevant stakeholders to ensure an adequate and professional response to child protection issues in Kaduna State.
UNICEF supports KDSG to eliminate child abuse by 2030 – Official
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is supporting Kaduna State Government to eliminate child abuse by 2030 in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mr Dennis Onoise, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF Kaduna, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Wednesday. He said that strengthening the […]
Nigerian lawmakers and our children — MagnaFaith Krimi
Considering the alarming increase in the desertion of children in Nigeria, a special rule must be identified under all jurisdictions for child support concerns specifically for minors and vulnerable persons.
UNICEF worries over plight of girl-child in Northern Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has again reiterated the need for all stakeholders especially in northern Nigeria to continue to partner with UNICEF to provide support for women and children by addressing their issues and ensuring gender equality in the society.
