Commemorating the Day of the African Child: A Message from the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu

Commemorating the Day of the African Child: A Message from the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu

 PAs we commemorate the Day of the African Child, I celebrate every Nigerian child and all children in Africa. The theme for this year, "Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now," reminds us of the urgent need to ensure every child has access to quality education. We cannot have qualitative education without a healthy reading culture.

To improve reading, we must ensure that every child has access to books. Libraries should be well-stocked and accessible everywhere. We must encourage schools to prioritize reading as a daily activity, integrating it into the curricular of our educational system.

I want to encourage the strengthening of book clubs across our nation. Book clubs provide a wonderful opportunity for children to come together, share stories, and discuss ideas. 

The time is now to make reading a cornerstone of our children’s education.

Happy International Day of the African Child.

God bless all our children.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

**Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON**  

*First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria*