Benue schools mark 2026 Children’s Day with statewide celebrations

Schools crossed Benue State on Wednesday joined the nationwide commemoration of the 2026 Children’s Day solemnisation with assorted activities aimed astatine promoting children’s welfare, inclusion and development.

At the JS Tarka Stadium, Gboko, unit and students of assorted schools participated successful the lawsuit which featured march-past displays, amusement and different activities organised to observe children and promote societal enactment among students.

Beyond Gboko, Children’s Day celebrations were besides held successful different parts of Benue State.

In Jato-Aka, nursery, superior and secondary schools assembled astatine the NKST Pilot Primary School playground for activities including march-pasts, taste dances, relay races, shot and handball competitions.

Celebrations were likewise reported astatine the Vandeikya Township Stadium successful Vandeikya and astatine the Chief Emmanuel Akume Atongo Township Stadium successful Katsina-Ala, wherever schools and children gathered for the yearly event.

Meanwhile, Governor Hyacinth Alia, successful a Children’s Day connection signed by Tersoo Kula, reaffirmed the authorities government’s committedness to pr...