UNICEF Praises Nigerian Government for Rescuing Abducted Pupils

UNICEF lauded the Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, for successfully rescuing 39 pupils and five teachers who were abducted in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The commendation came during a visit by UNICEF's Executive Director for Nigeria, Catherine Russell, on Thursday.

Russell expressed gratitude for the government's leadership in rescuing children from conflict situations and emphasized the importance of investing in women and children for the nation's future. She highlighted the success of the Renew Hope Initiative (RHI), which has significantly increased birth registration, resulting in 14 million children registered across Nigeria within two years.

Russell acknowledged the pivotal role of the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, in various initiatives, including the campaign against female genital mutilation (FGM). President Tinubu expressed his satisfaction with the return of the abducted children and reiterated the importance of investing in children's education, especially in conflict areas.