Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has advised children not to listen to those who condemn education and its invaluable assets.
The governor made the disclosure yesterday in Asaba, the state capital at the 2024 edition of Children’s Day celebration.
Represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, the governor said those who give such advice don’t mean well for them but should be persuaded by the news of their fellows who enjoy the limelight when they do well in their educational pursuits.
He said the theme for this year’s celebration: “Enhancing the Total Wellbeing of the Nigerian Child Through Quality Education and Skill Development” is particularly apt, adding that education, formal or informal, is key to the upbringing of a child.
“These are examples you should copy and targets you should aim to surpass. Dear children, I assure you that in spite of present challenges, this administration will continue to take concrete actions, which will positively impact your future. As parents, we need to note that ‘charity begins at home’ implies that education begins within the homestead. As such we ought to be embodiment of respect, integrity, responsibility, hard work for our children to emulate.
“Our beloved children, society is replete with many social vices, such as drug abuse, cultism, prostitution, cybercrime, and many others. These offend our societal values.
“We have put measures in place to help eradicate these vices, which are fast eroding the social and cultural values we hold so dear in this part of the world. Everything you do, every action you take, be it individually or collectively, please bear in mind, the impact it will have on you, your family and society in general,” he said.
Wife of the governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori had thanked parents and teachers for their efforts in ensuring proper upbringing of children.
She urged children to know God and used the occasion to flag off human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination campaign.
