A case for Women’s Day

Whereas Children’s Day is a school free day for Nigerian children, the Day of the African Child (June 14) is not a holiday for children here though the Day is marked nationwide with activities. There are several United Nations declared days for ‘special’ class of people  which are not public holidays, notwithstanding that the days […]

Whereas Children’s Day is a school free day for Nigerian children, the Day of the African Child (June 14) is not a holiday for children here though the Day is marked nationwide with activities. There are several United Nations declared days for ‘special’ class of people  which are not public holidays, notwithstanding that the days are marked in Nigeria too and notwithstanding that these Days are also meant to draw special attention to the immense contributions/importance of these category of people to our society. An example is Women’s Day. Women’s role in shaping the future of a country cannot be overemphasised given that they it is who guide the first steps of the child, its formative years that have a telling effect on the child’s and nation’s future.   While one can make a case for Women’s Day to be declared a public holiday to further draw attention to their unquantifiable and unique roles, one is hard put to make a similar call for the Democracy Day.

Victoria Ngozi Ikeano   08033077519