“What is happy about Children’s Day?” – Lady laments rising insecurity, school kidnappings in Nigeria

A Nigerian lady has expressed deep frustration over the celebration of Children’s Day amid rising insecurity and repeated cases of school abductions across the country.

In a video shared on TikTok, she questioned what is truly “happy” about the celebration, arguing that children in Nigeria are no longer safe even in schools, which are supposed to be the safest places for them.

In her words, she said:

“Today is supposed to be Children’s Day, but what is happy about Children’s Day in Nigeria? School is supposed to be the safest place for children, but children now go to school in fear.”

The lady referenced recent abductions in Oriire community in Oyo State, saying such incidents have happened repeatedly and many victims are yet to return home.

She also accused authorities of failing to protect children, lamenting that families are left helpless while insecurity continues across the country.

“We live in a failed country and the president is gallivanting up and down. As a country, we have failed our children,” she added.

Her comments have sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians agreeing with her concerns while others debated the tone of her criticism.

The statement continues to circulate on social media as conversations around school safety and national security intensify on Children’s Day.