By Harriet Tornguvan -Abuja
The Defence and Police Officers' Wives Association (DEPOWA) marked the 2025 Children's Day celebration with a vibrant and heartwarming event dedicated to honoring children across nursery, primary, secondary, and special needs schools.
Speaking at the celebration, the President of the Association, Oghogho Musa, delivered an impassioned speech that underscored the significance of the day as more than just a festivity, but a powerful reminder of the nation’s collective responsibility to protect, nurture, and guide its youngest citizens.
“Children’s Day is a day of joy, reflection, and celebration,” Mrs. Musa said, addressing a diverse audience that included special guests, school leaders, legal professionals, educators, and parents. “It reminds us that every child represents hope, promise, and the living heart of our nation.”
With the theme of this year’s event centered on inclusion and resilience, the celebration brought together children from varied backgrounds, including those with special needs, in a unifying atmosphere of love and encouragement.
Mrs. Musa emphasized the need for consistent support systems educational, emotional, and social to ensure every child, regardless of circumstance, has the opportunity to thrive.
“As adults, we have a duty to guide with wisdom and love.
"We don’t just talk about children, we act for them. We support the education of service members’ children, stand with widows and orphans, and create safe spaces for families even in the face of sacrifice, she added
The DEPOWA president encouraged all children to keep learning, keep dreaming, and never lose faith in their potential.
She called on all stakeholders parents, teachers, leaders, and the broader community to raise children not only with discipline but with dignity, compassion, and purpose.
"Children are a heritage from the Lord, a reward entrusted to us.
“Let us give them something beautiful to imitate, something strong to believe in.
The day’s event served not only as a celebration of childhood but also as a rallying call to uphold the rights and dignity of children as the foundation for a stronger, more compassionate society.
