Gov Francis Nwifiru has described children as the most precious asset one can acquire.

Gov. Nwifuru made the assertion at Pa Ngele Oruta Township stadium Abakiliki during the celebration of 2026 children’s Day.

The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Princess Patricia Obila, charged the children to be of good conduct and shun any action that could damage their future.

He cautioned children from engaging on any act that would prevent them from achieving their potentials.

Nwifuru disclosed that Tinubu meant well for Nigerian children and urged them to utilise various education programmes of the president.

He assured children better days ahead as they celebrated their innocence, strength, creativity, aspirations and unique potentials.

The wife of the Governor, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, in a goodwill message congratulated Ebonyi children on the celebration of 2026 Children’s Day.

She described the children as the joy of every home, pride of all communities and the bright promise of our nation’s future.

Speaking on the theme of 2026 Children’s Day: “Future now; promoting inclusion for every Nigerian Child “, the governor’s wife reminded parents that every child deserved to be seen, heard, valued and given equal opportunity to grow and succeed, regardless of background, gender, ability or circumstances.

She said that she was proud of the resilience, curiosity and brilliance of Ebonyi Children.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Felicia Nwakpuma said that the celebration was aimed at raising awareness on Children’s rights.

Nwakpuma charged Ebonyi Children to uphold hard work and cultivate reading culture to enable them make the desired future worthy of emulation.

Also the speaker of Ebonyi Children Parliament, Master Victor Obasi, described Children’s Day as a day set aside to celebrate Nigerian Children.

The speaker urged parents to give more time to their children and also guide them aright especially on moral life and good virtues that could shape their future.

The Chairman of the occasion, Nelson Okoro thanked Ebonyi children for finding him worthy to chair the occasion and tasked them to live good lives.

The occasion featured match pasts, cultural dance and other acrobatic displays that added glamour to the celebration.