Childrens day celebration and democracy day news update
Here are some news updates on Children's Day and Democracy Day celebrations:
Children's Day Celebrations:
- India celebrated Children's Day on November 14, 2022, with various events and activities across the country. The day is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who was a strong advocate for children's rights and education.
- Children's Day was marked with fun-filled activities, including cultural programs, games, and competitions, in schools and other institutions. Many celebrities and public figures also took to social media to wish children on this special day.
- The government also launched several initiatives to promote children's welfare and education, including the launch of a new scheme to provide free education to children from poor families.
Democracy Day Celebrations:
- Nigeria celebrated its Democracy Day on June 12, 2022, marking 23 years of uninterrupted democratic rule in the country. The day is celebrated to commemorate the annulled 1993 presidential election, which was won by Moshood Abiola, a prominent businessman and politician.
- The government marked the occasion with a grand ceremony at the Eagle Square in Abuja, which was attended by top government officials, including the President, Vice President, and other dignitaries.
- The President used the occasion to highlight the achievements of the government in the past two years, including the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill and the establishment of the Nigeria Central Bank.
- The opposition parties also marked the occasion with their own celebrations, calling for greater transparency and accountability in government.
Other News Updates:
- The Indian government has launched a new scheme to provide free education to children from poor families. The scheme, called the "Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan", aims to provide quality education to all children in the country, regardless of their socio-economic background.
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to increase the allocation of funds to the education sector in the 2023 budget. The government has also promised to improve the quality of education in the country by increasing the number of teachers and improving infrastructure in schools.
- The United Nations has launched a new initiative to promote children's rights and education around the world. The initiative, called the "Global Partnership for Education", aims to provide quality education to all children, regardless of their socio-economic background.