Chains of Injustice Binds Nigerian Minors, a stark reminder of the country’s failure to protect their rights and well-being.
In a realm that should exalt the ambitions of its youth, the appalling detention of 67 minors for the audacity to protest governmental ineptitude constitutes a glaring and disconcerting indictment of our standard and values as developing democratic nations.
It was deeply shocking and very disheartening to hear about the arraignment of 67 minors by the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja. This shows that Nigerian minors are in chains.
It is seen and widely known that the victims arrested are only from poor backgrounds. Those that were left out during the protest are children with rich background.
This could be justified, seeing someone like Naziru Sarkin Waka in Kano state and Sambo Yusuf Salim from Kaduna state not been detained. Justice delayed is justice denied.
The government must be answerable to the unjust arraignment of the minor’s mainly to ensure justice.
The detained children, are not just to be released, they should be compensated. This will foster transparency to the judicial system of the nation.
Rather than nurturing their intrepidness to confront incompetence, injustices and failures, the federation mercilessly quelled their voices. Unveiling a sordid reality regarding our abject failure to safeguard the most vulnerable among us.
Chains Of Injustice Binds Nigerian Minors
This situation is not just a legal issue; it’s a glaring injustice that reveals the troubling state of our society.
These children, visibly malnourished are still in desperate need of medical care.
They faced harsh reality while they should be in school, learning and growing. Instead, they find themselves in a courtroom.
Their futures hanging in the balance in hand of same government that failed to provide adequate social amenities needed for them to thrive.
It is alarming that such a large number of minors are being treated this way, which goes against the very principles of human rights and dignity that we should all uphold.
As a society, it is our responsibility to protect the most vulnerable, precisely children, women and the elderly.
The government, which should be a guardian of these rights, is instead playing a role in their violation.
Chains Of Injustice Binds Nigerian Minors
This is especially disheartening in a country that claims to prioritize the welfare of its youth.
It was indeed a credit to the Governor of Kano State. This has, nonetheless, articulated his concern. It cultivates a commendable impression of his leadership in these trying times.
His willingness to address the pressing issues surrounding the treatment of minors reflects a much-needed sensitivity to the plight of our youth.
The entire nation acknowledges the unwavering dedication. This of course, not only safeguarded the interests of these vulnerable individuals.
It also championed their rights in the face of growing adversity.
This expectation underscores the urgent need for decisive action and unwavering commitment to creating a safer and more supportive environment for the young people of Nigeria
In a landscape marked by turmoil and injustice, the governor’s stance serves as a pivotal turning point in the fight for the rights of the youth.
Reinforcing the hope that their voices are heard and protected.
What is even more appalling is the outrageous conditions set for their released. Though it was later amended.
How does the nation expect a teenager to come up with 10 million Naira for bail?
Why must a civil servant, who faces financial pressures be pressured to such exorbitant demands?
Chains Of Injustice Binds Nigerian Minors
These conditions reflect a lack of compassion and raise serious questions about our justice system.
Like wise the law seems the opposite, the Child’s Rights Act of 2003, particularly Section 11, was designed to protect children from harm, abuse, and neglect.
Yet, the treatment these minors are facing is a stark contradiction to that law.
It’s troubling to see a system that should protect children instead punishing them for simply expressing their views.
Chains Of Injustice Binds Nigerian Minors
Though the nation review the charges against these minors, and they are allow to go home to their families and return to their education. The system punishes them for standing up for their beliefs.
We must empower minors to express their concerns about the world around them. The authority must protect, not criminalize them for speaking out.
There is significant outrage and condemnation both in Nigeria and globally.
The heartbreaking images of emaciated, hungry, and traumatized children dragging their feet in a courtroom speaks a lot.
Furthermore, the government must redirect its focus toward addressing the pressing issues facing our country such as banditry, kidnapping, the threat of Boko Haram.
They should not make locking minors up their priority.
Government should be working on solutions to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone. Especially the youth who represent the future of our country.
This situation calls for a response from all. Civil society, human rights advocates, and concerned citizens need to stand up for the rights of minors.
They ensure that such injustices do not continue and also to hold leaders accountable. They must as well demand a system that protects rather than punishes those who are most vulnerable.
In conclusion, the unjust treatment of these 67 minors is a reflection of deeper systemic failures within the Nigerian government.
It serves as a wake-up call from concerned individuals to push back against this injustice.
Nigeria must strive for a society that values and protects every individual, regardless of their age, class, and background. Now is the time for change.
It starts with us advocating for justice to those who cannot speak for themselves.
Chains Of Injustice Binds Nigerian Minors
