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President Tinubu Says No to Bullying and Promises to Keep Nigerian Children Safe
President Bola Tinubu has spoken out strongly against bullying in Nigerian schools, calling it completely unacceptable. In his message to children on National Children’s Day 2025, themed “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation,” he emphasized that a child who learns or grows up in fear cannot thrive properly.
He shared worrying statistics, noting that worldwide more than one in three children face bullying regularly, and in Nigeria, as many as 65% of school-age kids have experienced some form of physical, emotional, or social abuse. Addressing the children directly, President Tinubu expressed pride in Nigeria’s young generation, calling them the heart of the nation’s future and its next leaders and innovators.
He mentioned his administration’s commitment to protecting Nigerian children and outlined several important policies aimed at their safety and well-being. Tinubu reiterated the government’s duty to safeguard every child’s rights and dreams. He described this year’s theme as perfectly timed to promote a culture where children feel safe, valued, and heard—both offline and online. The President affirmed that violence, bullying, and neglect have no place in modern Nigeria.
Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, his government is fully focused on child protection, including implementing Nigeria’s National Plan of Action on Ending Violence Against Children (2024–2030). This plan sets out clear steps to prevent abuse, bring perpetrators to justice, and support victims, backed by strong funding and coordination.
The government is also reviewing key laws like the Child Rights Act and the Violence Against Persons Act to strengthen protections, close loopholes, and ensure these laws work everywhere. President Tinubu pointed out that the Cybercrime Act is also being used actively to fight cyberbullying and online exploitation of children.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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