Arhedo, who gave the charge at the 2024 World Day Against Child Labour and Abuse, insisted that any child who is not in school must be learning a skill.
Uromi JDPCI, in collaboration with MISEREOR, a non-governmental organisation, has trained some volunteers as paralegals who advocated for the protection and defence of human rights, promotion of literacy and skill acquisition in various wards and communities in the senatorial district.
The cleric underscored the importance of protecting and caring for children, adding that by investing in them,they are securing their future.
“As adults, it is our responsibility to ensure that children are given the best possible start in life. This means providing them with opportunities for education, healthcare, nutrition, and a safe environment to grow and develop. By investing in our children, we are not just securing their future, but also securing the future of our communities, country and ultimately, the world.”
In his lecture titled: ‘Children are our future, the more we invest in them, the better the future will be,’ Dr. Peter Aikore, emphasised the importance of investing in children, describing it as a prerequisite for sustainable peace building and prosperity.
Aikore tasked parents on the need to play their critical role of good parenting in moulding the children, saying efforts must be geared towards funding proven programmes and innovation strategies for children from birth.
