Most people are familiar with March 8 which is International Women’s Day. What many do not know is that men also have a special day which is marked internationally all over the world.
Thankfully, awareness of this equally important day is catching on with President Muhammadu Buhari restating the pivotal role of men in ensuring a safe, peaceful and progressive environment, given their visible positions in families, governments, communities, and leadership in religious, traditional, and political institutions.
Felicitating with men on their special day, the president in a statement via his media aide, Mr. Femi Adesina remarked that while acknowledging the strong, influential and significant position of women in building the nation over the years, with evidence in their rising profiles, men must be guided in protecting and promoting democracy in Nigeria by ensuring full participation in the elections in 2023 adhering to regulations of the electoral body, INEC and exploring redress in the courts.
Meanwhile, a leading law firm in Lagos Nigeria, Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA), has given financial support to Team360, a Surulere-based local grassroots football club as part of their contribution to mark the International Men’s Day.
The funds, according to the firm, would assist the young boys in Team360 to advance their dreams of playing professional football, both for Nigeria and internationally.
DOA in a statement said it has deposited N500,000 into Team360 Football Club’s account.
The firm explained that the gesture was in line with the firm’s commitment to giving back to the society, locally and internationally, even as it “continues to take advantage of any opportunity to make the society a better place.”
“As the firm continues to grow, every step of the way, it is important that we uplift our society by giving back to our local communities, which also helps strengthen our nation’s stance economically and which is why this year, to celebrate International Men’s Day, Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe is sponsoring and supporting grassroots football club, Team360,” the firm said in a short documentary released in commemoration of International Men’s Day.
International Men’s Day is marked on November 19 every year to recognise and celebrate the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities.
According to Wikipedia, “International Men’s Day (IMD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on November 19th to recognize and celebrate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of men. The objectives of celebrating an International Men’s Day are set out in ‘All The Six Pillars of International Men’s Day.
“It is an occasion to celebrate boys’ and men’s lives, achievements and contributions, in particular for their contributions to nation, union, society, community, family, marriage, and childcare. The broader and ultimate aim of the event is to promote basic awareness towards men’s issues.”
