Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Anengi Claude-Wilcox has assured that her administration is committed to ensuring the rights and welfare of children in the area.

Claude-Wilcox gave this assurance on Monday, May 27, 2024 during the 2024 Children’s Day Celebration at Government School Field, Bonny, Rivers State.

She said that protecting, inspiring, and caring for children were critical to a better tomorrow which she remains committed to, highlighting her resolve to be at the forefront of social enhancement through investments in children.

She hailed tutors, parents, guardians, and caregivers for their various roles in the development of children, urging them to do more in view of the need to secure the future of children which in turn affects society positively.

The event, which is the third in the series under the present administration, featured march past by participating schools and youth corps members, goodwill remarks, games and competitions, conferment of medals, as well as the presentation of special footwear gifts from the LGA Boss.

According to Wikipedia, “Children’s Day is a commemorative date celebrated annually in honour of children, whose date of observance varies by country. In 1925, International Children’s Day was first proclaimed in Geneva during the World Conference on Child Welfare”.