Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu, has stated that this year's Children's day and Democracy Day celebrations will not be celebrated with the usual pomp and ceremony as a mark of respect to those affected by security challenges currently confronting the nation.
According to the state's Commissioner for Information, Communications and Strategy in the state, Danladi Ndayebo, Children's Day and Democracy Day celebrations would be marked in the state with prayers for the nation and the abducted girls of the Government girls secondary school Chibok in Borno.