The children made the call during the celebration of the Day of the African Child organised by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria in partnership with the United Nations Children Fund .
A 15-year-old boy from Kingston College, Lagos, Oshodi Hamzat, said he feels good that the African child is recognised. While Hamzat is having all his rights met by his parents, he said violence is perpetrated against one in four Nigerian children, adding that most children in the country are exposed to danger, kidnapping, forced into labour and abused.“Children are being kidnapped nearly everyday. Some of us are not safe even in our homes, due to abuse nor are we safe at schools, due to insecurity.
“Our leaders should be more concerned about us; they should not be thinking of their families alone, but also pay attention to the needs of vulnerable children in the country,” he added.
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