NBM Urges Relevant Authorities to Strengthen Efforts to Rescue Kidnapped School Children, Teachers

By Admin 

The Body of Founders of the Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa Worldwide has urged relevant authorities to strengthen efforts to rescue kidnapped children and ensure that every missing or affected child is safely reunited with their respective families 

The group made the call during a press conference with the theme: "Bring Back Our Children and Teachers, Protect Nigeria's Future, Preserve Humanity" in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

Addressing journalists, the Coordinator of the Body of Founders of the Neo Black Movement of Africa Worldwide, Mr. Akpo Bodunrin Diejomaoh, stressed the need for enhanced collaboration among government institutions, civil society organizations, traditional institutions, faith-based organizations, and international partners to strengthen efforts in protecting children from insecurity, trafficking, exploitation, and abuse.

Diejomaoh described the campaign as a humanitarian initiative driven by compassion and collective responsibility rather than politics, stressing that every child deserves protection, dignity, and hope.

He said children remain the foundation of every society and lamented that many across Nigeria continue to face grave dangers, including kidnapping, violence, and denial of access to safe learning environments.

He said, "Today, we gather not merely as members of an organization, not merely as parents, leaders, stakeholders, or citizens, but as humans united by a common concern and a shared responsibility which behooves the safety, welfare, and protection of Nigeria's future, namely our children and teachers.

"This World Press Conference, convened under the theme 'Bring Back Our Children and Teachers,' is a solemn call to conscience. It is a humanitarian appeal born out of compassion, responsibility, and an unwavering belief that every child matters to the future of our great nation, Nigeria, and to humanity."

"Children are the greatest gift entrusted to any society. They are the carriers of our hopes, the custodians of our future, and the embodiment of tomorrow's possibilities. Yet, across our nation and indeed in many parts of the world, countless children continue to face threats that no child should ever experience."

According to him, the movement's appeal is a moral call to action aimed at building safer communities and preserving the nation's future through the protection of its youngest citizens.

He highlighted the longstanding humanitarian contributions of NBM of Africa Worldwide, noting that the organization has, over the years, undertaken scholarship programmes, healthcare interventions, educational support initiatives, environmental sanitation campaigns, disaster relief efforts, blood donation drives, prison outreach programmes, and community development projects across Africa and beyond.

"For decades, NBM has invested its resources, energy, and manpower in projects that directly impact vulnerable communities across Africa and beyond."

"Our members have participated in educational support initiatives, scholarship programs, healthcare interventions, environmental sanitation exercises, community development projects, disaster relief efforts, blood donation campaigns, prison outreach programs, and humanitarian services aimed at improving the quality of life of ordinary people."

"We have provided educational materials to schools, supported disadvantaged communities, organized medical outreaches in underserved areas, promoted environmental sustainability through tree-planting and sanitation campaigns, and stood with communities during moments of hardship and crisis."

"Across different regions, our members have demonstrated that service to humanity is not merely a slogan but a way of life."

Diejomaoh called for increased investment in educational security, stronger child protection systems, and improved community vigilance, insisting that the welfare of children should remain a top national priority.

He urged parents, teachers, traditional and religious leaders, policymakers, security agencies, and ordinary citizens to unite behind the campaign, emphasizing that the responsibility of protecting children belongs to everyone.

The coordinator also appealed to Nigerians and members of the international community to stand in solidarity with kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers by observing a symbolic two-minute sit-down every morning outside their homes or workplaces until the victims are rescued and reunited with their families.

Members of the movement demonstrated the symbolic gesture during the press conference by sitting on the floor at the venue.

The event was attended by senior officials and members of NBM of Africa Worldwide, including the President of the organization, Dr. Charles Chimezie; Secretary of the Body of Founders, David Jegede; representatives of government and security agencies; traditional rulers; religious leaders; civil society organizations; and members of the media.

The movement expressed hope that the campaign would inspire practical action, strengthen partnerships, and reinforce public commitment to protecting children and ensuring a safer future for generations to come.