Group fetes 600 pupils, urges govt to prioritise children’s future
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, has vowed to restore the education glory to the state, noting that no child should be limited by poverty, location, or circumstance.

In his message to commemorate the 2026 Children’s Day, the APC candidate used his personal life story as a symbol of hope for children growing up in remote communities, saying that his journey from a modest background in Ikire to becoming a leading figure in public service and politics proves that every child in the state deserves the opportunity to dream big and succeed.

Oyebamiji further said that if elected as governor on August 15, 2026, his administration would prioritise the welfare, education, healthcare, and security of children through what he described as “people-focused implementation” of his PROSPERITY agenda.

RELATEDLY, the government has been urged to be more deliberate in preparing children for the future by ensuring that competent and passionate individuals are placed in institutions responsible for children’s welfare and development.

The call was made during a Children’s Day celebration organised by the Margaret Modinat Foundation in Lagos, where over 600 pupils from 10 public schools were hosted.

Convener of the Foundation, Olanrewaju Osibote, said the future of the nation depends largely on how well children are nurtured and supported today, stressing that those entrusted with responsibilities concerning children must genuinely care about their well-being.

Head of Service, Social Mobilisation, Agege Local Council Education Authority, Adenike Ibrahim, emphasised the importance of continually motivating children to remain focused on their education and moral upbringing.

She said that society must invest in children through quality education, mentorship and encouragement to enable them to emerge as responsible leaders capable of contributing positively to national development.