Cross River’s First Lady Celebrates Children’s Day in Ikom LGA With 4 Key Objectives

Cross River’s First Lady Celebrates Children’s Day in Ikom LGA With 4 Key Objectives

 

The Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Her Excellency, Bishop [Mrs] Eyoawan Edet Otu, has assured all children in the Ikom Local Government Area of an improved Government presence, cutting across quality healthcare, child protection, qualitative education, and inclusive participation for their wellbeing.

 

She stated this during the 2025 Children’s Day celebration with the theme ” For Every Child, Every Right” in the Ikom Local Government Area while also charging them to develop good morals and intellectual capacity for self-attainment and growth.

 

Represented by the First Lady of Ikom Local Government Area, Barr. Mrs. Gloria Nsor, the First Lady, said that every child has a right to enjoy all benefits that their counterparts across the globe enjoy, and as such, the administration of His Excellency, Apostle Sen. [Prince] Bassey Edet Otu will keep playing pivotal roles in building the confidence of the children to achieve their aspirations.

 

“Today, we gather to celebrate the joy, innocence, and potential of our children. The theme resonates deeply, reminding us of our collective responsibility to ensure every child enjoys their fundamental human rights.

 

As a Government, we have already prioritized Education, making sure it’s all-inclusive, all-encompassing, and well-articulated to safeguard the future of our children.

 

In the area of Healthcare, we have designed a routine for our children to ensure that there’s adequate healthcare, nutrition, and a safe environment that supports their physical and emotional well-being.

 

We will continue to emphasize Child Protection: We must safeguard our children from harm, abuse, and exploitation, providing them with a secure and nurturing environment.

 

In the area of inclusive Participation, we will keep Encouraging our children to express themselves and contribute to decision-making processes as this is crucial for their development, empowerment, and well-being.

 

I wish to use this medium to thank Her Excellency, Bishop Mrs. Eyoanwan Edet Otu, the first lady and wife of our amiable Governor who would have loved to be with us on this auspicious day but despite her unavoidable absence provided the needed resources that have facilitated our children’s day celebration party, she has asked me to tell you all to enjoy yourselves and always have it in mind that she’ll continue to love and care for you her children, just as every loving mother would do.”

 

Barr. Nsor further thanked the Chairman of the Council, Hon. Pst. [Mrs], on whose leadership the voices of children are being heard and their crafts celebrated.

 

We must come together to empower our children to achieve the theme; “For Every Child, Every Right.”

 

Highlights of the event featured News Casting Riddles/Jokes, Quizzes/Debates Competition, Dancing Competition, Award Presentation, Cash Donations, Refreshment, and Entertainment amongst other fun. At the Primary School level, Convent Primary School Ikom won Elgigbor Primary School with 70 points as against 30 points, while at the Second level, Government Secondary School Ikom lost to Kings and Queens Secondary School Ikom with 21 points as against 52 points. For the Quiz Competition, Enoghi Secondary School narrowly lost to Asu Egbe Secondary School with a point [15 points as against 16 points].

 

Dignitaries at the events included the Honorable Chairman of the Council, Vice Chairman, Supervisors, Political Appointees, Council Staff, School Principals, Head Teachers, Staff, and Beloved Parents/Guardians.