As the world unites to honour the voices, dreams, and rights of children, we at The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) proudly join in celebrating Children’s Day — a moment to reaffirm our commitment to the wellbeing of every Nigerian child. Today, we recognise their resilience, honour their aspirations, and recommit ourselves to building a safer, healthier, and more inclusive environment in which they can thrive.
A Call to Action: Building a Bullying-Free Generation
This year’s Children’s Day theme, “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation,” resonates deeply with the mission and values we uphold at WBFA. It brings to light the urgent need to foster a culture where children are protected from harm, empowered to speak out, and treated with the dignity they deserve — both in their daily environments and in the digital world.
With an alarming 65% of Nigerian school-aged children having experienced some form of physical, psychological, or social aggression, the need for proactive education and advocacy is clear. Our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education programme is designed to directly address this issue through child-focused curricula that empower students to build confidence and take a stand against bullying.
Hygiene Quest Walk: Advocacy in Action
To mark this special day, our Kwara State Team proudly led the Dettol Hygiene Quest Walk — a vibrant, WASH-focused outreach effort sponsored by our social impact partner, Reckitt Nigeria, under the Dettol Hygiene Quest Programme.
The walk brought together students from 20 schools, who marched through their communities spreading key messages about hygiene and health. These young advocates carried placards, sang songs, and encouraged their communities to adopt healthy habits.
This initiative is part of our broader #PSHE WASH Dettol Hygiene Quest Programme, which empowers children with essential hygiene knowledge and motivates them to be agents of change in their homes and neighbourhoods.
Community Support and Stakeholder Presence
The event was graced by key government and education stakeholders, including representatives from the Honourable Commissioners for Education, Social Development, and Health. Distinguished guests included Mrs. Rebecca Bake (Permanent Secretary), Mrs. Eunice Abidoye (Director of School Services), the Director of Quality Assurance, and Mr. Idiagbon Adebimpe of SUBEB. Their presence reflects a shared commitment to championing children’s wellbeing.
Celebrating Hygiene as a Way of Life
Children’s Day is more than just a celebration — it’s a reminder that hygiene education must go beyond the classroom. It must be lived, practiced, and shared in every household and community.
At WBFA, we remain committed to standing up for every child, speaking up on their behalf, and equipping them with the tools they need to live safe, healthy, and empowered lives.