Former Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on parents to teach their children good behaviour and instill in them high moral values.

He made it known in a message to congratulate children on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebration.

As posted on his official Twitter account, Atiku advised leaders to create a safe learning environment for children and to made available learning materials.

His statement reads, “I join other well-meaning citizens to congratulate all Nigerian children on the occasion of Children’s Day. It is incumbent on us as a society to ensure that children attain their full potential in life. #ChildrensDay

“Education is the bedrock of any society. The pandemic is a wake-up call on administrators and leaders at all levels to do more by putting in place infrastructure and making learning materials available in learning institutions.

“The onus is on leaders to create a safe environment for the little ones, and parents must inculcate good behaviour in children and instil in them high moral values.

“Once again, I congratulate all children on this memorable day set aside to celebrate them. I urge them to be good ambassadors of their parents and country wherever they may be. I also wish them success in their chosen careers and future endeavours.”