The Cross River State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists has appealed to Governor Bassey Otu to address the issue of street children in Calabar, the state capital.
For the vulnerable children on the street, it was a rare opportunity to have the NAWOJians as their guests on Valentine’s Day.
They got excited and thrilled during the interaction, though some of them were camera shy.
The NAWOJ Chairman in the state, Rekpene Uket, who made the charge on Friday while celebrating Valentine’s Day with the street children in Calabar, said the state government can do this by “providing rehabilitation and reintegration programmes” for the vulnerable children.
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Uket said: “Equipping these children with skills and offering them a chance at a better life is key to reducing the growing problem of homelessness among minors.”
In addition, she urged the general public to extend kindness and support to street children beyond festive occasions.
She said: “These children are part and parcel of our society.
“We should not wait until Valentine’s Day or any festive period before we show them love.
“As much as we have the opportunity, we should relate with them and find ways to change their situation.”
In a unique celebration, NAWOJ marked this year’s Valentine’s Day with an act of compassion, celebrating with street children in Calabar and distributing gift items to them.
The Chairman of NAWOJ emphasised the significance of showing love to the less privileged, particularly children who live on the streets.
She noted that Valentine’s Day is a time to spread love and ensure that no one is left out, especially vulnerable children.
She added: “We have come to reassure these children that no matter the situation, God still loves them.
“As mothers and NAWOJians, we want them to feel loved and valued.”
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