SOS Villages urges states to implement child-care guidelines
By Julian Chinyere Osamoto For some children in Nigeria, home has become a roadside, an overcrowded shelter or a residential facility, despite national guidelines designed to keep vulnerable children with their families where it is safe to do so. SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, said only five states had formally adopted the National Guidelines for the […]
Nigeria Pledges Safer Schools, Stronger Child Protection
By: Julian Osamoto The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating safe learning environments for children and strengthening child protection mechanisms to ensure students can learn and thrive without fear of harassment. Speaking at an event in Abuja to commemorate this year’s Universal Children’s Day and launch the State of Nigeria’s Girls […]