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The  Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has reaffirmed the commitment of the State Government to protecting, empowering and creating opportunities for every child in the state to attain their full potential.

Speaking during the 2026 Children’s Day celebration in Ado-Ekiti, Dr Oyebanji described every child as a precious gift and future leader whose development must remain a collective responsibility of government and society.

She said the theme of this year’s celebration, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child,” underscored the need for collective action toward securing a brighter future for children, irrespective of their backgrounds.

According to her, the administration of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji remains committed to the holistic development of children through deliberate investments in education, healthcare, child protection, youth development and inclusive social intervention programmes.

The Governor’s wife explained that the state government was strengthening access to quality education, promoting safe learning environments and supporting vulnerable children and families across the state.

Dr Oyebanji further disclosed that her Widows, Aged and Orphans Hope Support Foundation (WAOH) had continued to provide support and care for orphans and children in need across Ekiti.

“We will continue to stand firmly against child abuse, neglect, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against children through the Gender-Based Violence Management Committee and other strategic interventions,” she said.

Earlier, the Speaker of the 7th Ekiti State House of Assembly Children’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anthony Ategbero, commended the state government for providing an enabling environment for children to excel academically and socially.

In separate goodwill messages, the Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye; Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Peju Babafemi; and Chairman of Ado Local Government, Chief Bosun Osaloni, urged children to embrace discipline, study diligently and remain focused in pursuit of excellence.

Highlights of the event included the presentation of prizes to schools that distinguished themselves during the match-past parade, as well as winners of the statewide secondary school symposium themed “Child Development and Good Governance.”

Outstanding pupils and students who excelled in the 2025 WAEC, NECO and Primary School Leaving Certificate examinations were also recognised.

Special recognition was given to Miss Oluwadamilola Ooreofe Adeolu of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado-Ekiti, for emerging winner of the Africa Spelling Bee competition and bringing honour to Ekiti State and Nigeria.

The gathering also celebrated the outstanding performance of Daniella Owoeye, an indigene of Ekiti, who recorded the highest score nationwide in the recently conducted JAMB examination.