UNICEF advocates Children’s Rights in Taraba

The United Nations Children’s Fund, (UNICEF), has called on policymakers to intensify their efforts in protecting children and creating an environment where they can thrive.

To support the mission, UNICEF is partnering with media organizations to educate them about their rights and responsibilities.

One of the initiatives under the programme involved children taking over journalists’ roles at their respective media outlets, as they presented and participated in programs directly related to their interests.

During a recent visit to the Ministry of Justice in the State, our correspondent observed that students took over the presentation of NTA Jalingo’s “Legal Matters” segment.

Another student acted in the role of permanent secretary of the ministry, seeking explanations of their rights as children and how the government is implementing the Child’s Rights Law.

While highlighting the government’s free education policy as a key effort to protect children’s rights, the Permanent Secretary, Sunday Ibrahim Maikarifi, emphasized that the government is committed to creating an enabling environment for children spread across the state.

Citing the Child’s Act Rights Law, the state government, according to him, will ensure that all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The state ARCeSAL acting project coordinator, Dahiru Umar, challenged the children to be change agents in their respective schools by advocating for the formation of climate-friendly clubs that could also assist in the fight against the negative effects of climate change.