CPN, TPOL make case for out-of-school-children

The Child Protection Network and the Treasured Points Of Light Foundation (TPLF) have called on the government at all levels to redouble their efforts at tackling the increasing number of out-of-school-children in Nigeria. The groups advocated for sustainable funding for the educational sector in order to get the over 20 million children back to school. […]

The Child Protection Network and the Treasured Points Of Light Foundation (TPLF) have called on the government at all levels to redouble their efforts at tackling the increasing number of out-of-school-children in Nigeria.

The groups advocated for sustainable funding for the educational sector in order to get the over 20 million children back to school.

The Ogun State coordinator, Adedamola Lapite while speaking to newsmen, during an outreach program, organised in collaboration with the Treasured Points Of Light Foundation for 350 children of the slum in Abeokuta, the state capital.

The outreach was part of activities marking 2024 international children’s day.

He argued that numerous potentials are locked up in many of the affected children, which could benefit the nation if properly nurtured through education.

Lapite identified abuse, violence, and poverty as some of the challenges confronting Nigerian children.

“All we are thinking about is making the children better, not to be useless to themselves and the society. so, we saw it as an opportunity to celebrate with them in the slum, look at talents that they have and help them develop it so as to encourage them to get better,” Lapite said.

Also, the team Lead for Treasured Points Of Light Foundation, Damilola Onebamhoin, stated the rise in inflation has led many children to do menial jobs and has resulted in the increasing number of out of school children.

She further stressed that if the children get the best of care, despite being from the slum, their future will be secured with the right policies.

She said “Government should empower the parents of these children for them to be financially capable to send their children to school. Government should also work on the economy, with a sustainable economy, every parent will have enough money to send their children to school.”