by Olumide Onabajo QCA

Happy International Girl Child’s Day! Celebrated on October 11 every year, this day recognizes and celebrates the importance of girls globally. The day primarily focuses on highlighting the need for equal opportunities for girl children, their rights, and their empowerment. It is essential to celebrate all girl children worldwide, especially Nigerian girls and women, who have been fighting for their rights and freedoms for a long time.

Nigerian girls and women have shown exceptional strength and courage in their fight for equality. Despite facing many obstacles, girls everywhere in Nigeria have continued to strive for a better future. We must all join hands and support them as they make progress towards gender equality. It is important to note the crucial role that girls play in shaping the future of Nigeria.

As a father, husband, and son, I am proud of the girls and women in my life who have all contributed to the society in their unique ways. From their personal and professional lives, they have shown the world that girls are as capable as boys regarding their education, career choices, and other aspects of life.

This is a crucial time for Nigerian girls and women as they continue to face several challenges, including early and forced marriage, educational discrimination, gender-based violence, and poor health. It is time to bring a change in their lives. By empowering them, we can contribute to creating a better society and a brighter future for Nigeria.

Empowering Nigerian girls and women is not just their responsibility but also ours. We must all encourage them to pursue their dreams, support their goals, and provide them with equal opportunities. This International Girl Child’s Day, let us celebrate the importance of girls and vow to work together to create a future where every Nigerian girl can thrive and achieve her full potential.

In conclusion, Happy International Girl Child’s Day to all the young girls and women in Nigeria! Keep fighting for your rights and creating a better future for yourselves. Together, we can create positive change in our society and ensure a better tomorrow for Nigerian girls!

Olumide Onabajo QCA°
Public Policy Technocrat.