Children are innocent, children are mischief, but children bring a smile to one’s face. One of the most treasured possessions on earth; children are loved by one and all. Thus, Children’s Day is celebrated to commemorate the healthy growth and happiness of children.

"Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded." Jess Lair.

While every nation has its own day dedicated to children, International Children’s Day is observed on June 1 and Universal Children’s Day on November 20 across the world. In Nigeria, Children’s Day is celebrated on the 27th of May.

Nigerian kids are very special people because they are the ones that will live after us, so in order to celebrate them, the IMPACT Team, Imo state university chapter, dolled out goodies to motherless babies home(s), as the founder of IMPACT Movement, Mr. Ebuka Impact Eluchie cued into the believe of Charles Dickens that “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another".

The young student leader, who through numerous times provided succour to the less privileged, also draws blood from the teaching that goes thus "Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance". Roy T. Bennett.

It was a great wrap yesterday, as we toured several less privileged homes. Impact, who was in company of his bosom friends, Onyanta Collins, Patrick Placini Olundu, StanLey Nzeako and my humble self. In the words of Ben Carson, “Happiness doesn't result from what we get, but from what we give.