Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, has felicitated with children in the state as they celebrate this year’s Children’s Day, News About Nigeria reports.
The governor, in a goodwill message issued on Monday by his media team in Benin City, celebrated the children in the state, urging them to become worthy ambassadors for their families, communities, Edo State, and the nation at large.
While stressing that children are the hope for a better tomorrow and society, he urged parents to raise their children with the awareness that they represent their families and the larger community.
“On this auspicious occasion of Children’s Day, I rejoice with all of you, our dear children, who are our hope for a better tomorrow and society.
“When we look at you, we feel so happy and blessed. You are destined to be your family’s and community’s ambassadors. As parents, we are determined to help you play this role effectively every day as you grow up.
“I must emphasise that you need three things to succeed in this. First, be a disciplined child. Second, be respectful, and third, be ambitious. I sincerely believe that if you follow these three principles, you will grow to be the man or woman your family, community, and state will be proud of,” he said.
He also stated that he is determined to do everything possible to help the children in the state to fully realise the enormous potential in each of them.
