Nigeria, May 28 -- In his Children's Day message, the President celebrated Nigerian children across all backgrounds, from high achievers in school to children learning trades, those living with disabilities, and those enduring hardship with resilience.

"Today belongs to you. It is a day to celebrate your innocence, your strength, your creativity, your aspirations, and the immeasurable value you bring to our nation." He said.

However, Tinubu acknowledged the pain of families whose children remain in captivity, especially in parts of Oyo and Borno States, where some pupils and teachers were abducted.

"As we mark this special day, some Nigerian children and their teachers... are being held captive by criminals," he said, adding that many...