As the world celebrates Children’s Day today, May 27th, many are grieving the abduction of 46 children in Oyo State.
Many celebrities took to their Instagram page to share unhappy children’s day message, as they expressed heartbreak over the abduction.
Ruth Kadiri wrote, “There was once a country where people lived freely… now fear resides with us. Uncertainty lives amongst us. Stay and build your country, they say. Stay where? Home is no longer safe. Home is no longer home. Our children are kidnapped right before our eyes. Every mother’s nightmare is here. You might say it cannot be me. Lol, those mothers, teachers, students, children. Nysc corpers thought so too. A better Nigeria is what we seek”.
Paul Okoye wrote via his Instagram story, shared pictures of the abducted kids, with the caption, “Unhappy Children’s Day”.
Toke Makinwa wrote, “On this Children’s Day. Dear God,”.
Sotayo Gaga wrote, “I can’t even say happy children’s day!
Just because there’s honestly nothing to be happy about. The pains these abducted kids are facing are traumatising, but is our voice even loud enough for the president to hear?
It’s clear that the government is shattered.
May God help every abducted soul to stay strong and make it out alive.
The questions I often ask myself are plenty. Please, let’s be careful of our surroundings where we go and what we do. This can obviously happen to anyone. You people who travelled to your hometown for Sallah, despite all this brouhaha, please be careful”.
Patience Ozokwo wrote, “How sad this children’s day is, not only for the parents of these abducted children and teachers but for all of us as a nation
What can we do to change the narrative?
How can they be brought back home safely?
How are children being targeted, and we are silent?
How will change happen if we remain silent?”
Mercy Eke, “Children’s Day; but are the children even SAFE or HAPPY?
To the 51 innocent children who should be at home playing, laughing, and living freely, our hearts are with you. You shouldn’t be living in fear or captivity.
No child should ever have to endure or suffer this pain.
The government and security agencies have a duty to these kids, and we pray for their safe return to their families.
Please bring our kids home safely”.
Kehinde Bankole wrote, “We will keep asking, we will not be quiet. The Nigerian Government has a duty to its people. We cannot say happy children’s day if all children are not safe and protected. A lasting solution to insecurity must be the biggest agenda the Nigerian nation should pursue, but
Biola Bayo wrote, “ARE THESE CHILDREN STILL THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW?
We can’t continue to pretend that all is well when nothing is actually well.
It’s children’s day, some families are mourning, while some are crying and helpless, and our leaders are busy concentrating on the election.
As a people, are we clueless or cruel? It’s been almost 2 weeks since the Orire teachers and students left.
@officialasiwajubat, there must be something you can do, sir.
We sincerely cry for help.
Please hear our plea and bring our people back.
I love Nigeria, and I believe in this great nation”.
Olakunle Churchill wrote, “Happy Children’s Day to my wonderful kids, both biological and every child whose life is touched through the Churchill Foundation. You are the future we must continue to protect and nurture.
As we celebrate, my thoughts are also with the children who were taken from their parents in Oyo State and are yet to be reunited with their families. For them, this special day has been overshadowed by uncertainty and pain. My heart goes out to their worried parents and guardians. No parent should have to endure such anguish, and no child should be separated from the comfort and love of home.
To every child across Nigeria and beyond, may your lives be filled with love, protection, opportunity and hope.
Happy Children’s Day once again, and Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim faithful celebrating this season. May peace, joy and blessings abound in every home”.
