UNICEF Regional Director Etleva Kadilli has commended the Namibian government for championing children's rights.

The UNICEF Director, who paid a courtesy call on President Hage Geingob at Swakopmund, says prioritising education is the best strategy any government can adopt to ensure a bright future for the country.

President Geingob informed the UNICEF delegation that after independence, Namibia invested in the sector, but that success has now led to a high number of unemployed graduates.

President Hage Geingob has called on Namibians to ensure that the well-being of children is protected and their interests are included in any development agenda.

The call forms part of the President's message to commemorate World Children's Day, under the theme "Inclusion, for Every Child." 

The President says the commemoration is a key reminder that children have equal status as citizens and should always be at the center of the country's socioeconomic development program.