How Nigerians are celebrating the #ChildrensDay

Children’s Day is an international holiday that was first established in Nigeria in 1964. Although the date it is celebrated varies between different countries, the day marks a celebration of children, raising awareness for issues that affect children.

While it isn’t a public holiday in Nigeria and businesses stay open, children are, in many cases, given a day off school to celebrate Children’s Day with their families.

It’s an event observed and celebrated by people and organizations across Nigeria.

Usually, Children’s Day in Nigeria is celebrated with lots of parades and parties. Schools can organize the parades themselves and give children the opportunity to get involved in the celebrations. The Nigerian government organizes an official annual parade for the event, with local teachers, parents, and children all getting involved.

Moreso, some TV and radio stations also get involved in the fun, letting children broadcast and anchor programs for part of the day. This can give young children some valuable experience in these roles and brighten up the day for viewers and listeners. As well as this, children might be offered the chance to shadow adults at work in their jobs – for example, some governors let children shadow them in office. This can help children gain some experience and inspire them to work hard for the future.

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As part of Children’s Day, many religious groups also celebrate with parties and events for less privileged children. It’s often seen as an opportunity to highlight any plights that young Nigerians might face and aims to address these to help support the children of Nigeria.

However, Nigerians on social media who may be parents, elders to children at home have seized not to celebrate the day with their wards. Most believed that children are the leaders of tomorrow. They are our world’s most valuable resource. Adding that we are all responsible for a world where children should feel safe and happy.

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Happy Children's Day 2021!

Felicitation from the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.#DigitalNigeria #ChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/4V1FgNwhGx

— Fed Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy (@FMoCDENigeria) May 26, 2021

Children are the leaders of tomorrow. They are our world's most valuable resource. We are all responsible for a world where children should feel safe and happy.

On this Nigerian #ChildrensDay, what will you do to reimagine a better world for every child? pic.twitter.com/g7Q2WRCarY

— UNICEF Nigeria (@UNICEF_Nigeria) May 27, 2021

I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside. Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be?? #ChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/QL85P5m78k

— Esther Daniel (@twinisdesign) May 27, 2021