FCTA IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING SAFER COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN – DIRECTOR

By: Josie Mudasiru

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to creating safer and child-friendly communities across the Territory, with a renewed focus on strengthening grassroots child protection mechanisms.

The Director, Child Development Department, FCT Social Development Secretariat, Idris Attah, stated this during an ongoing training on Community-Based Child Protection Structures (CBCPS), held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Abaji Area Council.

Attah explained that the training was designed to strengthen child protection platforms at the grassroots level, equipping community members with the knowledge and skills required to identify, prevent and address cases of child abuse.

He emphasised the importance of ensuring that community members are familiar with the Child Rights Act, the various forms of child abuse and the appropriate measures for preventing and addressing such violations.

The Director further stressed that child protection remains a priority for the FCTA, noting that the Administration is committed to safeguarding the rights, safety and welfare of every Nigerian child within the Territory.

The CBCPS workshop, supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), commenced in Kwali and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) for auxiliary workers. The training is currently being conducted in Abaji and Kuje Area Councils.