As part of activities marking this year’s Children’s Day, the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), an agency under the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture has thrilled the pupils of some selected schools in Nasarawa State.
LEADERSHIP reports that the event took place at the Christ High School Uke, Nasarawa State, a suburb of Abuja.
The schools that competed for the various events included: Christ High School-Uke; Legacy Int’l College-Uke; Strong Tower Academy- One Man village and Abraham School of Solid Academy -Angwa Tofa.
Also, there was a cultural march past, cultural dance in Hausa, and Yoruba by the Christ High School; Abraham school of Solid Academy presented Gbagyi dance; Strong Tower Academy acted Akwa-Ibom cultural dance while Legacy Academy showcased Gbege dance in an event that witnessed debate competition and traditional fashion parade.
Speaking during the programme, the director general of NCMM, Prof Abba Isa Tijani who was represented by the acting director, educational services and training, Mrs Omowumi Mopelola, said the future development of Nigeria rests on the shoulders of the children.
According to the DG, the need to prepare the children for the challenges ahead was paramount, adding that it was the reason they gathered the schools for the celebration at Christ High School Uke.
“The Museum Education Service focuses on dwelling in cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains,” the DG said in his speech.
The director of Christ High School, Mrs Altine Ishaya Nuhu, said Nigerian schools should promote cultural attire.
“We should continue to promote our cultural attire which is a great emblem of our heritage,” Altine said.
She added that parents, guardians and teachers must shoulder the responsibility of teaching the children the act of patience and tolerance adding that it is a vital attribute.
Also, the principal of Christ High School, Mr Kwakye-Poku expressed gratitude to the director general of NCMM for choosing the school for this year’s edition.
“We are highly honoured and do not take for granted this singular kind of gesture,” Kwakye-Poku said.
“This year’s theme ‘investing in our future means investing in our children,’ is not only apt given the prevailing trends nationwide but also a recognition of the pride of place of children in nation building and a timely reminder as to why no effort should be spared in investing adequately in their well-being and future growth,” Kwakye-Poku added.
