Renowned Nollywood actress turn politician, Tonto Dikeh, has urged parents to be courageous as schools resume.
The actress took to her verified Instagram page to give the advice, saying the resumption of school activities came with financial responsibility.
Tonto went further to encourage parents to do their best and get to work, whilst saying that this stage of life shall soon pass and it will become a great investment.
She prayed for parents that were struggling to send their kids to school and those praying for the fruit of the womb.
“Dear parents/guidance, please be courageous as school resumes. We are in critical moments and the season of Back to School where our kids are expected to resume a new class.
“These activities come with financial responsibility, adjustment of the body system, and increase in domestic assignments.
“Dear parents and guidance, as a mother and humanitarian, please be encouraged, do your best and get to work. These too shall soon pass, and then it becomes a great investment.
“For those struggling to send Their kids back to school and pay school fees, may the lord help you all,” she said.
“For those who have already paid and made other school commitments, May the Lord sustain it. For those praying for children in other to be under school runs and taking home assignment, May the visit you soon.
“May the lord protect our children, grant them knowledge, wisdom and understanding as they resume.
“God bless our teachers, happy school resumption. Her Excellency, Amb. Tonto Dikeh,” she wrote.
Dikeh is the running mate of Mr Tonte Ibraye, the Rivers governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2023 election.
She broke the news of her political ambition on Instagram after a prolonged silence, saying her interest in politics is to increase women’s inclusion in the state.
