CEO, Save the Child Initiative (STCI), Nigeria, and National President, Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), Mr. Abdulganiyu Abubakar,
Chief Executive Officer of Save the Child Initiative (STCI), Nigeria, and National President, Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), Mr. Abdulganiyu Abubakar, has been conferred with the prestigious award of National Child Protection Icon.
Presenting the award at the 4th Annual Child and Society Conference, held in Abuja, the National Coordinator, Child Protection Network (CPN), Nigeria, Comrade Olakunle Sani, said it was in recognition of his outstanding contributions to defending the rights of children in Nigeria and beyond.
“This honour is bestowed on Mr. Abdulganiyu Abubakar in recognition of his outstanding contributions to child protection in Nigeria, as well as his efforts in mobilizing and uniting child protection networks across the country” he said.
Explaining the rationale for the conference, Mr. Olakunle said the Annual Child and Society Conference and Award is an initiative of the Child Protection Network (CPN), Nigeria, aimed at promoting child rights, protection, and collaborative action among stakeholders.
Reacting to the development, the Technical Assistant, Strategic Communication to the National President of NACTAL, Mr Damilola Folorunso, quoted his principal as expressing profound gratitude to the Child Protection Network, (CPN), Nigeria for the honour.
While commending the organization for its outstanding efforts in child protection, Andulganiyu revealed that NACTAL Nigeria — a coalition of over 200 civil society organizations — has recognized the group’s consistent dedication to safeguarding children, as well as its strong commitment to nationwide networking and collaborative action
According to him, NACTAL Nigeria leads coalition in combatting human trafficking and child exploitation. And as the Chief Executive Officer of Save The Child Initiative (STCI), Nigeria, he also oversees strategic partnerships with various agencies such as NAPTIP and other international organizations to strengthen child protection, regional security, and reintegration efforts across Nigeria and West Africa
