The Kwara State Government has approved a statewide Child Rights Training Programme aimed at strengthening child protection systems and deepening awareness of children’s rights across public and private schools.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by Idowu Praise, Administrative Secretary of Sterling Human Resource Development & Logistics Limited, a copy of which was made available in Ilorin.
Formal approval was conveyed in a letter dated April 28, 2026, signed by Aina Eunice on behalf of the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe. The authorization, referenced DE/SS/GEN/001/VOL. III/10, followed a proposal submitted by the organization on April 9, 2026, seeking to implement a structured child rights intervention across the state.
According to the statement, the programme will be rolled out in phases across selected schools in Kwara’s three senatorial districts to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and participation.
The initiative is designed to equip teachers and students with knowledge of child rights principles, safeguarding responsibilities, and practical response mechanisms for addressing violations within school environments.
“Special emphasis will be placed on equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills required to identify, prevent, and appropriately respond to child rights violations,” the statement noted.
Students will also receive orientation on discipline, accountability, and responsible behaviour, with the broader aim of promoting safer and more inclusive learning environments.
Participants are expected to undergo structured assessments at the end of the training to evaluate comprehension, with certificates to be awarded to successful participants and recognition given to outstanding performers.
The organization described the initiative as a major step toward strengthening child protection systems in schools, adding that the programme will be fully funded by the implementing body.
It also expressed appreciation to the Commissioner and the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for their support.
Nigeria enacted the Child Rights Act to provide legal protection for children and promote their welfare, participation, and development. The law outlines safeguards against abuse, exploitation, child labour, trafficking, and harmful practices, while guaranteeing access to education and healthcare.
Kwara State is among several states that have domesticated the Act, with ongoing efforts to reinforce child protection mechanisms in schools and communities.