30/03/2026
UPDATE ON NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION ICON AWARD PRESENTATION (4th Annual Child and Society Conference and Awards 2026)
The Chief Executive Officer of Save the Child Initiative (STCI) and National President of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), Nigeria, Mr. Abdulganiyu Abubakar, was on Wednesday, 25th March 2026, honoured by the Child Protection Network (CPN), Nigeria.
The recognition took place at the 4th Annual Child and Society Conference and Award, 2026, where Mr. Abdulganiyu Abubakar received the prestigious National Child Protection Icon Award. The award was presented by the National Coordinator of CPN, Nigeria, Comrade Olakunle Ismael Sani.
The honour was bestowed in recognition of Mr. Abdulganiyu Abubakar’s outstanding contributions to child protection in Nigeria, as well as his efforts in mobilizing and uniting child protection networks across the country.
The Annual Child and Society Conference and Award is an initiative of the Child Protection Network (CPN), Nigeria, aimed at promoting child rights, protection, and collaborative action among stakeholders.
In his response, Mr. Abdulganiyu Abubakar expressed profound appreciation to the Child Protection Network, Nigeria, which he described as the largest child protection platform in Africa. He commended the organization for its unwavering commitment to child protection, networking, and collaboration nationwide.
He further reiterated his commitment to continue supporting and strengthening the child protection system in Nigeria.