By CELINE-DAMILOLA OYEWOLE

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to end child labour and push toward building a nation where every child can thrive.

She said this on Thursday in her message released in Abuja to commemorate this year’s World Day Against Child Labour.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this year’s edition has as theme: “Let’s Speed Up Efforts! End Child Labour!”

“Today, we raise our voices for millions of children whose dreams are stolen by the harsh reality of child labour.

“It is unacceptable that children are still forced to work instead of going to school, pursuing their dreams and learning how to grow into productive members of the society.

“Let us speed up efforts to end child labour in all ramifications by strengthening our laws, supporting families and investing in quality education for every child,” the First Lady said.

According to her, Nigerians must work in building a country where every child is free to thrive, dream and reach their God-given potential. (NAN)