Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has called on government agencies, the civil society, parents and other stakeholders to work together towards creating a protective environment where children can feel safe to thrive.

This is in her message marking 2025 World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and violence with the theme, “Strengthening the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse Through Evidence-Based Policy Making,”

She says the theme is a reminder that protecting children and ensuring that they grow up free from fear and harm goes beyond words and good intentions, but demands informed action, guided by accurate data, research, and sound policies.