Mr Ojukwu noted that the 2025 campaign is structured to ensure broad national engagement, strong advocacy, and meaningful action.
“May the Lord grant quick release to those abducted and continue to protect His people from all dangers,” the CAN chieftain said.
The president commended Mr Salam, the founder of CALDEV, for his dedication to youth development.
The exact number of abducted pupils is yet to be confirmed as security agencies continue to assess the situation,” the government said.
“My five children that I left below were crying, and in my presence, they were being slaughtered by the terrorists,” said the Benue woman.
The state police spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the attack in a statement on Friday.
In separate interviews, some residents lamented the slow pace of the project despite being handled by three different companies.
The commissioner of police has been accused of defying the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, order directing the vacation of Nestoil premises.
The 2025 theme for World Children’s Day is ‘My Day, My Right’, a global day of action for children usually observed on November 20.
“We have seen instances where the defendant beat his counsel to keep quiet while he is talking,” said the judge.
