The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) has advised career women not to sacrifice the future of their children in their bid to build career.
The Kwara Commandant of the NSCDC, Makinde Ayinla, gave the advice Tuesday in Ilorin during the International Women’s Day Celebration, organized by the Gender Unit of the corps.
He spoke on the theme “The Role of Career Women in Sustaining a Violent Free Society”.
Ayinla decried the growing rate of criminal activities in the society, especially among the youths.
He said that the products of abandoned parental responsibilities, most especially by women, was worrisome, saying that there was need for women to prioritize their families ahead of their career.
The commandant said that it was part of the topic of discussion during the last International Civil Defence Day celebration, which called for the role of volunteers in the fight against the pandemic.
“Women and children are mostly victims of circumstances, so there is need for all stakeholders to join hands with the NSCDC to eradicate pandemic and violence in the society,” he said.
The State’s Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mopelola AbdulMalik-Bashir, commended efforts of the NSCDC in the protection of women and children in the state.
The Commissioner, represented by Alhaja Mariam Yusuf, said that the state government would join voice with the rest of the world to create awareness for gender equality and eradication of the gender based violence.
The Deputy Director, National Orientation Agency, Alhaji Dare Abdulganiyu, traced the genesis of the Day to the year 1908, when about 15,000 women marched in the New York City to demand for rights.
“Right to vote, better pay and shorter working hours for women and also to encourage women in the society.”
The MD/CEO of NGO, Food Basket, Alhaja Rukayat Olagunju, advocated for equal right and gender sensitivity for men and women.
Olagunju said that the place of women was no longer in the kitchen and house chores alone, but also expected to contribute to the development of the nation by active participation in politics. NAN