Children's Day is recognized on various days in many places around the world, to honor children
globally. It was first proclaimed by the World Conference for the
Well-being of Children in 1925 and then established universally in 1954
to protect an "appropriate" day.
Children's Day is celebrated on May 27 in Nigeria.
It is a public holiday for Primary and Secondary school children. Due
to the large size of the country, only few group of children (schools or
any other organization) are selected to march past in a parade. The
children are usually given treats such as an outing or doing jobs that
adults would normally do. In some situations, primary and secondary
school children compete in military parades format for a prize which
will be given at the end of the competition. Religious groups in Nigeria
also celebrate children's day in grand style.
Many private and public
organizations usually put together children's party for privileged and
less privileged children in a bid to give them a sense of belonging. It
is also a day media organizations analyze the plight of children in the
society and efforts government and non government agencies make to
better the lot of children.
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