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Children's Day in Nigeria is celebrated annually on May 27th. It is a day set aside to honor and promote the welfare of children across the nation. The tradition was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1954, with the intent to encourage all countries to institute a day, firstly to promote mutual exchange and understanding among children and secondly to initiate action to benefit and promote the welfare of the world's children. While Universal Children's Day is November 20th, Nigeria chose May 27th for its national celebration.
The celebration of Children's Day in Nigeria has its roots in the global movement for child rights and welfare. It aligns with efforts stemming from declarations such as the Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child of 1924 and later, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) adopted in 1989. Since its inception, it has been used as a platform for advocacy on issues affecting children including education, healthcare, and protection from abuse and exploitation.
On Children's Day, schools across Nigeria are typically closed. The day is marked by a variety of events organized by schools, communities, government bodies, and NGOs focused on children:
Parades: These often feature schoolchildren dressed in colorful outfits marching through streets or performing coordinated drills.
Speeches & Performances: Officials at various levels of government deliver speeches highlighting policy initiatives aimed at improving child welfare. Cultural performances and plays by children are also common.
Competitions: Essay writing, quiz competitions, sports events, and other contests are held to celebrate talent among young people.
Outreaches: Charitable activities such as visits to orphanages or donations to disadvantaged children are common ways people give back on this day.
Individuals celebrate Children's Day by spending quality time with their kids or younger relatives. Parents may take their children out for recreational activities such as picnics or visits to amusement parks. On a larger scale, radio and television programs might host special segments dedicated to children’s topics or broadcast educational content aimed at young viewers.
Children’s Day serves as an opportunity not only for celebration but also reflection on how society can better safeguard the rights and future of its youngest members.
