Wale Jagun
The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, has celebrated girl -child on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child .
This year’s celebration is themed, “End child marriage and invest in girls’ rights”.
In a statement commemorating the annual celebration, Omo’ba Aroyewun, urged stakeholders, parents and guardians to invest in girl -child as the future of the society.
”Today, I celebrate every girl in Igbogbo/Baiyeku and across Lagos State. The dreamers, the leaders, the doctors, engineers, teachers and changemakers of tomorrow. Your smile lights up our communities, and your future is worth protecting.
”This year’s theme, “End child marriage and invest in girls’ rights”, is a call to action for all of us. Every girl deserves the chance to learn, to grow, to be safe, and to choose her own path. When we invest in her education, her health and her voice, we invest in the strength of our families and the future of our nation.
Aroyewun assured girl – child that she is valued and urged for more support for her.
”To every girl, you are valued, you are capable, and you are limitless.
”To parents, guardians, teachers and community leaders, let us keep standing as her shield and her support, so that no girl’s dreams are cut short.
”Wishing every girl child a bright, safe and fulfilling future”.
