Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio on Tuesday snubbed children who came from three schools in Abuja to celebrate and honour him at the ‘Children’s Day Celebration’.
Akpabio who was expected to speak to the kids with words of hope, encouragement and what the government have been doing to help the Nigerian child but he unfortunately walked past without a courtesy in the full glare of journalists.
It was reported the children from Our Lady of Fatima Sisters Academy, Jabi, Catherina International Academy, Dawaki and Lead British International School, Gwarimpa, Abuja turned out in their numbers before they encountered disappointment.
Speaking, a female teacher who pleaded not to be quoted expressed disappointment, saying the development could demoralise the children.
She said after spending three hours waiting for the arrival of the Senate President, he couldn’t encourage them.
She recalled this development was different from the past when a Senate President would gladly address and assure children of a glorious future.
“We have spent three hours with the Sergeant-At-Arm coordinating us, but we are disappointed that the Senate President didn’t address us.
“Many children didn’t know him, except on television and you journalists also know that being here is also part of an excursion that will further enlighten the children”, she said.
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