From slum kids, portraits of 196 world leaders: – The global campaign against modern slavery spread across six continents and 100 countries themed #MyFreedomDay is part of the CNN Freedom Project aimed at harnessing the determination of young people around the world to put an end to slavery once and for all. Powered by Sterling Bank Plc, the Lagos campaign in the heart of Ijora-Badia was put together to draw the attention of everyday people, government agencies, non-state actors and well-meaning organization to need to protect the rights of every child.

This is the only way to put an end to the new trend of slavery devouring the dignity of children. Speaking at the event, Adeola Adejokun, Head, Public Relations, Sterling Bank, said the Bank is proud to be associated with the bid to enrich the lives of children in underserviced communities such as Ijora-Badia through purposeful creativity and exposure to art.

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