CHILDREN’S DAY 2019: A HAPPY OR SAD ONE FOR RIVERS CHILDREN?
Can the #ChildrensDay2019 celebration in Rivers State be described as a happy one? Are the ‘Happy Children’s Day’ wishes really in order? I ask these burning questions because of recent happenings in the state that have children and their welfare at stake. A. The first event being the severed head of a 42 year old man deposited in front of the gate at Community Secondary School, Rumuekini. How did I hear of this pathetic story? I was on my way to work on Thursday, and thought it would be an uneventful journey (my thoughts are never met yeah?). I walked a little past the makeshift bus top and waited for a bike, keke or cab to come by, as the ones stationed were empty and not ready to move. Then came one and picked I and another lady standing next to me. Then the driver began with small talk. “Me I no wan dey drive for this place again o”, he said. “Wetin happen?”, the other lady asked because I wasn’t in the mood for small talk. “Hm. You no hear say dem k...