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  • UNICEF urges improved media advocacy on malnutrition

    UNICEF urges improved media advocacy on malnutrition

    • Hails Plateau, Taraba in fight against maternal mortality

    Journalists have been urged to prioritise positive journalism through increased advocacy on mother and child nutrition, proper immunisation, birth registration, safe drinking water, sanitation and access to education.

    Dr. Nuzhat Rafikue of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) made the call during media interaction at the NUJ secretariat in Jos yesterday.

    Dr Rafikue said, “With improved positive and deliberate journalistic actions in these five priority areas, every child in the zone will reach their full potential.

    “The productive advocacy partnership between media and UNICEF in the zone comprising Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau and Taraba states, is very crucial to curbing the burden of maternal mortality.”

    She said that Nigeria has one of the highest maternal and child mortality rates in Africa. Given its large population, the country contributes significantly to global maternal and child deaths.

    “That is why I urge you to embrace positive journalism. Highlight the good work being done, the successful interventions, and the practices that need strengthening. When good practices are promoted, harmful traditions gradually fade away.

    “UNICEF believes that good journalism promotes good governance and makes a better society.”

    UNICEF used the forum to commend the Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, for funding nutrition projects and taking bold initiatives in primary healthcare, including the provision of skilled birth attendants and safe delivery kits.

    She said, “Recently the governor of Plateau State had provided a counterpart funding of ₦300 million for primary healthcare, which UNICEF matched with ₦600 million to support the procurement of small-quantity lipid-based nutrition supplements.

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    “As a result of Gov Mutfwang efforts, UNICEF stands ready to support the state government, local government leaders, and all sectors working toward the overall development of communities, especially mothers and children.”

    UNICEF acknowledged that Plateau and Taraba are top in their moral and logistics support for UNICEF programmes over time.

    Opeyemi Olagunju, UNICEF’s Communication and Advocacy Officer in Bauchi, stressed the need for targeted advocacy in addressing children’s issues.

    He highlighted birth registration as a major gap, noting that integrating it with immunisation programmes could help ensure more children are registered at birth.

  • UNICEF, GAVi hand over primary health facilities worth $5.8m to Katsina

    UNICEF, GAVi hand over primary health facilities worth $5.8m to Katsina

    The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and GAVI, the international vaccination group,  have  handed over a primary healthcare project valued at about $8,539,995. to the Katsina State Government in Katsina.

    The project, funded by UNICEF, GAVI, and the Katsina State government, was designed to improve the health of mothers and children by strengthening the primary healthcare systems and routine immunization

    Speaking at the handover ceremony at the Government House, Katsina Governor Dikko Radda said his administration has been prioritising the health of the citizens.

    Radda said: “The partnership has strengthened our immunization programme enhanced the capacity of our health workers, and also ensured that hard-to-reach communities receive essential health services.

    “It has also improved the functionality of our Primary Healthcare Centres, making healthcare more accessible to our citizens.

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    “Our commitment to strengthening Primary Healthcare Centres does not end here as the government remains dedicated to sustaining the gains achieved’’.

    Head of UNICEF Field Office Kano, Mr. Rahama Farah, said the partnership within three years reduced the under-5 mortality rate from a significant 188 in 2018 to 105 in 2024, per 1000 live births, as reported by the National Demographic Health Survey.

    Farah said: “The programme also increased vaccination coverage to a notable 20 per cent in Penta3 vaccination from 33.7 per cent in 2018 to 53.3 per cent in 2023”

    “This result has been achieved despite the significant security challenges faced by Katsina State’’.

  • UNICEF: Over 89% of children in Jigawa face multi-dimensional poverty 

    UNICEF: Over 89% of children in Jigawa face multi-dimensional poverty 

    More than 89 percent of children in Jigawa State are multi-dimensionally poor, with 85.6 percent living in monetary poverty, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). 

    This was revealed by the Chief of UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, in a speech during the launch of the Jigawa General Household Survey at the Government House banquet hall in Dutse. 

    Represented by Michael Banda, Farah emphasized the urgent need for action from the state’s 27 local government councils to improve the lives of affected children.

    “89.4 percent of children experience monetary poverty, while 85.6 percent are multi-dimensionally poor in the state,” he stated. 

    UNICEF called for immediate intervention to address the alarming child poverty levels and ensure a better future for Jigawa’s children.

    According to him, “It is a sobering reality that 89.4% of children in the Jigawa state experience monetary poverty, while 85.6% are multi-dimensionally poor, facing deprivations in at least three critical areas, including Health, Education, Nutrition, Water Sanitation, Shelter, Access to Information, and Child Protection. These figures highlight the urgent need for collaborative action to reduce child poverty and improve the well-being of Jigawa’s children”.

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    He added: “Together, we have achieved significant milestones, such as strengthening systems for measuring child poverty through the recent General Household Survey (GHS), developing key policies and action plans, and building the capacity of the government stakeholders”.

    The chief field officer stressed that local government chairmen have a pivotal role to play in shaping the discourse and actions needed especially to address child poverty in Jigawa using evidence generated for multisectoral planning.

    UNICEF maintained the challenges can be addressed by strengthening collective efforts and putting in place measures that will ensure the Utilization of Local Government data to inform planning and decision-making as well as the design and implementation of structured social protection interventions targeting poor and vulnerable children.

    “Other measures are approval of the elaborated social protection policy, the passage of the revised social protection bill into law, increased budgetary allocations for child-specific programming across social sectors using the available data, particularly in Health, Education, and Social Protection, and Scaling up birth registration for children under five, with a target to increase the current rate by at least 30%”.

    Farah congratulated the governor and people of the state on the conclusion of the Jigawa General Household Survey disaggregated with estimates across the 27 Local Government Areas.

    He said the impressive initiative reflects the Jigawa State Government’s unwavering commitment to advancing the welfare of children and improving outcomes for the most vulnerable groups in the state’s communities using data to inform decisions.

    According to him, UNICEF Kano Field Office is proud of the strong partnership we share with the Jigawa State Government across multiple sectors, including Health, Education, Nutrition, WASH, Child Protection, and Social Protection.

    In his speech, the Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi said his government will use the statistical data gathered by the State Bureau for Statistics for result-oriented and effective decision-making.

    He said the data has clearly shown that the position of the State in almost every sector will serve as a variable for effective decision-making.

    He urged the Local Governments, Ministries Departments, and Agencies to obtain the document for proper implementation of the government`s policies and programs.

  • Airtel, UNICEF laud Lagos use of learning passport

    Airtel, UNICEF laud Lagos use of learning passport

    The Group Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa, Sunil Taldar has described as remarkable the progress recorded by St Agnes Primary School, Maryland Lagos with the use of the Nigeria Learning Passport as part of the Reimagine Education Programme introduced by Airtel and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 2022.

    Mr Taldar made this declaration while on a joint visit with the leadership of UNICEF and Airtel Nigeria. The delegation, which included the Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh; UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere; and other senior executives from Airtel and UNICEF, engaged with school administrators, teachers, and pupils to assess the progress recorded under the Reimagine Education Programme.

    This visit marks another significant step in Airtel’s long-standing collaboration with UNICEF to drive inclusive and technology-driven education, ensuring that more Nigerian children have access to quality learning resources. Through the collaboration, Airtel has reported that over 1,200 schools have been equipped with tablets and data to connect teachers and learners to digital learning platforms.

    Speaking with the media after a demonstration of NLP and digital learning devices, Mr Taldar said, “What I saw today at St Agnes Primary School was impressive and we are encouraged by the impact made for students and teachers through our partnership with UNICEF,” adding that “our partnership with UNICEF is one of the ways we are ensuring that more children in Nigeria and beyond have access to digital learning tools that will equip them for their future. This visit reaffirms our dedication to making education more inclusive, accessible, and impactful.”

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    Also commenting on the company`s commitment to digital education and bridging the digital divide for Nigerian children, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, highlighted the importance of technology-driven learning, the impact of Airtel’s partnership with UNICEF, and the role of the Nigeria Learning Passport in providing students and teachers with essential digital learning tools.

    “At Airtel Nigeria, we are deeply committed to empowering young minds through technology-driven education. Our visit to St. Agnes Primary School underscores our dedication to bridging the digital divide and ensuring that more Nigerian children have access to quality learning resources. Through our partnership with UNICEF, we continue to invest in initiatives like the Nigeria Learning Passport, which provides students and teachers with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital world,” he said.

    On her part, UNICEF Chief of Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts to reimagine education.

    “Education is a fundamental right, and digital learning has become a key enabler in bridging educational gaps. Our partnership with Airtel Africa and Airtel Nigeria continues to provide innovative learning solutions, ensuring that every child, regardless of location or socio-economic status, has the opportunity to learn and thrive. We are excited about the ongoing implementation of the Nigeria Learning Passport and the transformation it brings to education in Nigeria,” she said.

    Recall that in 2023, Airtel and UNICEF paid a similar visit to Oremeji Primary School Ajegunle Lagos, one of Airtel Nigeria’s seven adopted schools. This visit to St. Agnes Primary School reflects a broader engagement with schools benefiting from the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) – a digital education platform developed by UNICEF in partnership with the Nigerian government and Microsoft. The NLP is designed to provide accessible, high-quality educational content to students, teachers, and parents, supporting learning both in and outside the classroom.

    Airtel’s collaboration with UNICEF aligns with its broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda to support education, digital inclusion, and sustainable development. The Nigeria Learning Passport continues to gain traction as a powerful tool in ensuring that children, including those in remote and underserved areas, have access to interactive, high-quality educational content.

    At Airtel Africa, we believe that education is the cornerstone of progress, and we remain committed to leveraging technology to drive sustainable learning solutions across the continent.

  • Oyo, UNICEF launch four-year multi-sectoral plan

    Oyo, UNICEF launch four-year multi-sectoral plan

    Oyo State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a four-year Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action on Food and Nutrition (OYSMPFAN), to tackle malnutrition and hunger among children and women.

    Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Prof. Musbau Babatunde, launched the project in Ibadan.

    He said the state government was committed to eradicating malnutrition.

    Represented by the Executive Assistance on Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Gafar Bello, the commissioner said the food and nutrition policy would guide the state in addressing food and nutrition security challenges at all levels, from individuals and households, to communities, local governments and the state itself.

    He appreciated UNICEF’s contributions to the development of children, women and other vulnerable groups.

    Babatunde said the state government allocated N250 million as its counterpart fund for the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRIN) project, a World Bank initiative that began in March 2020.

    He said the state government had paid N100 million as its counterpart fund for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund project.

    “In total, Oyo State Government’s contribution is N350,000,000 in terms of money as counterpart contribution to the nutrition fund, to address malnutrition,” he said.

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    The commissioner said the document was expected to serve as a road map, adding that it aligned with the policies of the Governor Seyi Makinde administration.

    He decried the current stunted rate of malnourished children, noting: “It’s expected that if the policy is well implemented, it will reduce the percentage.’’

    UNICEF representative, Mr Boluwatife Ogunjimi, said the stunted rate in Oyo State was about 34.5 per cent.

    She said child mortality was attributable to malnutrition, stressing that good nutrition played a leading role in averting deaths of children.

    The Permanent Secretary, Mr. Tunde Ayanleke, assured UNICEF that activities in the plan document would be judiciously implemented so that human, materials and financial resources committed to the eventual production of the document would yield positive results.

  • FG, UNICEF, Uzodinma move to end FGM amidst alarming statistics

    FG, UNICEF, Uzodinma move to end FGM amidst alarming statistics

    The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) amidst staggering statistics revealing the widespread prevalence of the practice.

    Speaking at an event commemorating the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM in Imo state on Thursday, Minister of Women’s Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said that FGM was a grave violation of human rights, a brutal form of gender-based violence, and a serious public health crisis.

    “The moment for decisive action is now,” she stressed. “FGM is not a cultural tradition to be preserved—it is a grave violation of human rights, a brutal form of gender-based violence, and a serious public health crisis.”

    According to the National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS, 2023), 19.7% of Nigerian women aged 15–49 have been subjected to FGM, with some states reporting prevalence rates as high as 50–70%.

    The Minister noted that Nigeria has the third-highest number of women and girls who have undergone FGM globally, with alarming consequences. “FGM causes lifelong physical and psychological trauma, childbirth complications, and an increased risk of neonatal mortality. It robs girls of their dignity, limits their future, and must be stopped.”

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    She also acknowledged the support of partners, including UNICEF, in the fight against FGM. “Your contributions are invaluable, and together, we are building a future where no girl is subjected to violence and every woman is empowered to thrive.”

    Earlier, UNICEF Nigeria Chief of Protection, Mr. Ibrahim Sesay, emphasised the need for collective action to end FGM. “The theme of this year’s commemoration, ‘Step Up the Pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End FGM,’ reminds us that time is not on our side.”

    He disclosed that UNICEF alongside other sister agencies are aligning with the vision 2030 agenda of sustainable development goals in total elimination of FGM practice.

  • UNICEF, GAVI, others hand over healthcare facilities to Bayelsa govt

    UNICEF, GAVI, others hand over healthcare facilities to Bayelsa govt

    The Bayelsa State government, alongside partners such as Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunisation (GAVI), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and Corona Management, conducted a visit to recently renovated primary health care centres in the Kaiama community (Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area) and Zarama (Yenagoa LGA).

    The visit marked the closure of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving health care delivery in the state.

    The high-level mission team was warmly welcomed by HRH J.O. Burutolu, the Amananaowei of Kaiama.

    Chief Burutolu expressed gratitude to Gavi, UNICEF, and the Bayelsa state government for their significant efforts in enhancing primary health care in the community.

    He emphasised that the renovations and quality facilities had led to a notable decrease in the prevalence of common diseases in the area.

    The paramount ruler commended the collaboration between the state government, Gavi, and UNICEF, highlighting the positive impact of their interventions on primary health care in Bayelsa.

    He also recognised the initiatives of Governor Douye Diri, who had overseen various ongoing projects throughout the state.

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    Burutolu assured the visiting team that the community would ensure adequate security for the newly upgraded health facilities.

    Dr. Anslem Audu, Chief Field Officer for UNICEF Port Harcourt, expressed satisfaction with the partnership over the past three years.

    He noted that the visit aimed to officially hand over the health centres to the Bayelsa state government, which will continue to provide essential health care services to the community.

    During the visit to the Zarama Health Centre, the mission team interacted with mothers and children who were receiving medical care. Officers in Charge, Azibalua Dakolo and Adams Abomo Preye, expressed appreciation for the transformation initiated by Gavi, UNICEF, and the state government.

  • Imo tops Southeast in Female Genital Mutilation prevalence says UNICEF 

    Imo tops Southeast in Female Genital Mutilation prevalence says UNICEF 

    Imo State has the highest prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the Southeast region, with 38% of wome​n aged 15-49 years affected. 

    Alarmingly, 9.7% of girls aged 0-14 years have also undergone genital mutilation.

    In comparison, the prevalence of FGM among women aged 15-49 years in other Southeast states is significantly lower: 20.4% in Ebonyi, 20.3% in Abia, 19% in Enugu, and 13.1% in Anambra. For girls aged 0-14 years, the prevalence rates are 3.7% in Enugu, 3.0% in Abia, 2.1% in Anambra, and 0.2% in Ebonyi.

    Chief of Field Office, UNICEF, Enugu Mrs. Juliet Chiluwe, who disclosed this at the zonal media dialogue in Enugu, on Wednesday, to mark 2025 International day of zero tolerance for FGM, emphasized that despite efforts to eliminate FGM, Imo and Ebonyi states continue to grapple with the practice. 

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     Mrs. Chiluwe, lamented that in spite of earlier commitments through policies and laws towards ending the practice, the prevalence was still on the increase in these Southeast.

    Chiluwe explained that “FGM comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights, the health and integrity of girls and women.”

    According to her, “It is a form of gender based – violence, a harmful practice against women and girls and public health challenge, often undertaken as a traditional rite of passage aimed at limiting sexual enjoyment and protecting female chastity.”

    She noted that though there was a drop in the prevalence among women aged 15 – 49, “this is the most critical time to step up the pace, especially through strengthening alliances among grassroots activists, communities, governments, organisations, the private sector to build a powerful social movement that ends harmful norms and build movements even as we advocate and amplify our voices.”

    The UNICEF field Chief gave the prevalence rates across the Southeast states with Imo leading the zone at 38% and called for increased investment to ensure no girl was at risk of female genital mutilation, among other requirements.

    In his presentation, a public health expert, Dr Chikezie Obasi, urged the society to rise against the obnoxious practice saying it causes severe pain, infection, menstrual pain, child birth complications and psychological trauma to the victim, with no positive side.

    He observed that the practice had continued in spite of the laws, revealing that about 20 million women in Nigeria have undergone the painful experience just as 230 million was the global data. 

    Obasi also revealed that $1.4 billion was the financial implication of managing the challenge globally, which he said was harmful and injurious to the girl child.

     The UNICEF communication officer, Enugu, Dr Ijeoma Onuoha – Ogwe, had earlier in outlining the objectives of the dialogue, urged the media to be at the forefront of forming agenda for ending FGM in Nigeria.

  • Include our Protocol in your training curricula, UNICEF tells military

    Include our Protocol in your training curricula, UNICEF tells military

    • UN agency presents Child Protection Handover Protocol to training institutions

    The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) yesterday urged military authorities to include the global agency’s protocol in their training programmes.

    The UNICEF said this while presenting the United Nations Child Protection Handover Protocol to key Nigerian Armed Forces training institutions in the country.

    The document, tagged: Implementation Plan for Handover Protocol for Children Encountered in the Course of Armed Conflict in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin Region, was presented to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna and the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) at Jaji, also in Kaduna, by UNICEF Chief of Child Protection in Nigeria, Ibrahim Sesay.

    In a presentation on the grave violations against children in armed conflict, the document highlights issues that concern the protection of children on the basis of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

    Sesay said the partnership with the military in the implementation of the signed handover protocol between the Federal Government of Nigeria, the United Nations system in Nigeria and UNICEF on September 30, 2022, as well as its current face with regard to strengthening the capacity of the military.

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    The UNICEF official noted that the partnership would ensure the protection of children and those impacted by military operations, especially in the Northeast.

    He explained that the handover protocol was divided into seven segments, including consideration for children under 18 years.

    “It is not just for children from Nigeria, but it’s also for the entire Lake Chad Basin. This is because we see the transnational aspects of conflict and then children and other people moving across borders and how they also come in contact with security forces,” Sesay said.

    The UNICEF official said the duration of stay when the children are in administrative custody used to take a long time.

    He applauded the Nigerian military, saying: “Since its signing, no child stays more than a week from the time of encounter until the point of release. It is even being shortened; usually, it takes about two to three days.

    “The children and even women with children are also released by the military to a competent civilian authority. This is basically the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development of the state governments.”

    Receiving the document on behalf of the NDA, the Commandant, Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, noted that warfare, like the world itself, has evolved from the traditional warfare to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

  • UNICEF presents UN child protection handover protocol to Nigerian military

    UNICEF presents UN child protection handover protocol to Nigerian military

    …advocates inclusion in training curriculum

    United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has presented the United Nations Child Protection Handover Protocol to key Nigerian Armed Forces training Institutions, advocating for its inclusion in their training curriculums.

    The Document, an “Implementation Plan for Handover Protocol for Children Encountered in the Course of Armed Conflict in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin Region,” was presented on Tuesday to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, and UNICEF Chief of Child Protection, Nigeria, Ibrahim Sesay.

    Delivering a presentation on grave violations against children in armed conflict, highlighted issues concerning the protection of children based upon international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

    Sesay also highlighted the partnership with the military in implementing the signed handover protocol between the government of Nigeria, the United Nations system in Nigeria, and UNICEF on September 30, 2022, and its current face regarding strengthening the military’s capacity.

    He stressed how better the partnership could protect children, those that come in contact during military operations, especially within the Northeast.

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    Sesay explained that the handover protocol is divided into seven segments, which included that the children in question are those under the age of 18, which is very critical.

    “It is not just for children from Nigeria, but it’s also for the entire Lake Chad Basin because we see the transnational aspects of conflict and then children and people moving across borders and how they also come in contact with security forces,” he said

    He added the duration of stay when the children are in administrative custody used to take a long time.

    He however applauded the Nigerian military, stating that “Since it’s signing, no child stays more than a week from the time of encounter until the point of release, it is even been shortened, usually it takes about two to three days.

    “The military also releases the children and even women with children to a competent civilian authority, which is the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development of the States Government”.

    The Specialist emphasized that the duration of stay is very important, adding that  having in place an implementation plan for the protocol was also very critical

    “I am very pleased to announce that this process was also led by the Nigerian army, wherein the chief of army staff convened a meeting of all stakeholders and the implementation plan was already signed and implementation has really commenced in earnest.

    “If you look at children that are unconditionally released, looking at them as victims in the first place, their best interest is being put into action. And now we are looking in terms of strength and the institutional and technical capacity of the Nigerian army,” he said.

    Receiving the document on behalf of the NDA, the Commandant, Major General John Ochai said warfare just like the world itself has evolved from traditional warfare to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

    He however assured that the Nigerian Armed Forces will continue to protect children in armed conflicts like they have always done even before the development of the Child Protection Protocol, adding that, the Academy will include the protocol in its training curriculum to ensure all officers trained from the NDA are well equipped with the provisions of the protocol.

    At the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Rear Admiral Aniefiok Uko, the Deputy Commandant of the AFCSC, said the college has a package on international and humanitarian law which would be delivered to the students, adding that, the protocol applied directly to the 662 students on course in the college who are commanders in the field.

    “Undoubtedly, at this time in our national life in which we have conflicts in almost every geopolitical zone in the country, we are bound to come in contact with children caught up in conflicts and even those engaged in conflicts.

    “Basically, what the lecture has brought out is how commanders in the field should handle and treat these children and the process, and protocol for handing them over to the civil authority,” he said.

    The Deputy Commandant therefore said the college has accepted the protocol since it is already been endorsed by the government, assuming that, the College would continue the process of teaching its officers and directing them on how to apply this process and procedures.

    He also assured of the college’s dynamism, adding that it would include recommendations on children in conflict, how they would be handed over and include it in their simulation exercise.