It was a lively and engaging day for over 100 girls from Junior Secondary School and Government Secondary School, Festival Road, Garki, Abuja, as The Adekunle Child Foundation (TACF) organized a series of activities in honor of the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child.
Observed annually on October 11, the International Day of the Girl Child aims to spotlight the issues faced by girls worldwide and promote their empowerment. This year’s theme, “Invest In Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being,” emphasized the need for inclusivity in fostering societal progress.
The event, hosted at Government Secondary School, Festival Road, Garki, was a collaborative effort between TACF, the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), and the NGO Sisters, Wives, and Mothers (SWiM). TACF President and Founder, Mr. Femi Adekunle, highlighted the challenges faced by girls in Nigeria, citing harmful cultural practices such as female genital mutilation and early marriage, as well as the slow adoption of the Child Rights Act in several northern states.
Guest speakers included Mr. Chiedu Aliogo, a lawyer, who educated the girls on their human rights, and Mrs. Carol Ojukwu from AWLA, who encouraged them to follow in the footsteps of prominent Nigerian women excelling in various fields. The girls were also treated to refreshments as part of the day’s celebration.
