By Sandra Nnaemeka
Imagine the church without children, schools without children, recreational centers without children, malls without children, imagine a family without a child.
Children are peculiar creatures to from God to humanity and also one of the greatest treasures of every nation.
There would be absolutely no generation without children. Why? Because every father was once a child, every mother was once a child, and every leader was once a child.
Childhood is a very precious phase of life. A time of investments.
To get a nation right you must get the younger generation right. And for this to effectively manifest in the lives of the younger generation we must collectively impact positively in them regardless of religion, tribe, colour, race, blood relation, etc.
We must show love, teach morals and impact knowledge into a child’s life. What we invest in them today, is what they will also manifest tomorrow as the future generation.
In this vein, every 27th may, we as a Nation acknowledge this day to celebrate children thereby giving them a sense of belonging.
It’s a time when parents, guardians, adults, are reminded of the importance of children. In most churches some of the activities on that day is usually coordinated by children.
Most Non-governmental organizations also seize the opportunity to visit some orphanage homes.
This year, Helpsphere Foundation was part of the celebration at Children centre in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.
The team shared gift items and feted children on ground.
We celebrate every child, the orphan children, motherless, homeless, the destitute. We believe in them and what they carry.
We also remember the children that were victims of the Fulani herdsmen attack in Benue and other states. May their souls rest in Peace! Amen.
We at grassroots.ng say Happy children’s day to every child out there.