At a high-level symposium convened on Tuesday in Lagos by UNICEF, in partnership with the Nigerian Guild of Editors and the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence, representatives of key government ministries and civil society organisations voiced deep concern over the persistent lack of access to quality education, clean water and sanitation, adequate healthcare, and essential protection for Nigerian children. Also highlighting the disturbing disparities in children’s welfare across the country, the UNICEF Deputy Country Representative, Ronak Nkan, noted that almost 90 per cent of households in Lagos State have access to safe drinking water, compared to a shocking 3.0 per cent in Kebbi State. The report shows that Northern Nigeria accounts for a disproportionately high number of these children due to conflict, poverty, and cultural norms, with figures reaching 15.23 million out of school in the region compared to 2.58 million in the South.
Author: Punch Newspapers
Published at: 2025-11-29 23:40:15
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