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Executive Director of FYSI, Mrs. Bukoladeremi Ladigbolu, disclosed this while addressing female students of Ikotun Junior High School, in Alimosho Local Council of Lagos State, during an interactive session to commemorate this year’s International Day of the Girl-Child.
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Ladigbolu noted that the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), deliberately chose the theme for this year’s celebration to encourage girls to take charge of their future and become leaders in all spheres of life.
She said: “As girls, you must always aim to surpass boys in all activities, you have limitless potential to be leaders. Girls are meant for the top. Leadership is not reserved for the men, so, be determined to compete with them for every position. It is not impossible for one of you here to become the first female president of Nigeria.
“That is why UNICEF chose the theme: “Invest in the girl’s rights: Our leadership, our wellbeing,” for this year’s celebration. The theme underscores the need for girls to take up more leadership roles in the society, and it begins right from now that you’re in school.
“Another important point that has been said is the need for girls to dominate the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), therefore, position yourselves as change agents and decision-makers, who will shape the future of the universe.”
She also echoed the call by UNICEF Nigeria for greater governmental and societal investments in platforms that enable female adolescents to express, learn, and thrive, while also guaranteeing them a more inclusive and equitable future.
“As stated by UNICEF Nigeria, the government needs to pay more attention to girls’ education, and also strengthen legislation that protects them from harmful cultural practices,” Ladigbolu added.
Gift items, including sanitary pads, exercise books and pens were later given to the students during the event.
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Principal, Ikotun Junior High School, Mrs. Oluyinka Ajagunna (left); Executive Director, Family and Youth Support Initiative (FYSI), Mrs. Bukoladeremi Ladigbolu, and the Vice Principal, Mrs. Olajumoke Aboyade, during an interactive session for female students of the school by FYSI to commemorate this year's International Day of the Girl, at the school premises in Lagos.
Principal, Ikotun Junior High School, Mrs. Oluyinka Ajagunna (left); Executive Director, Family and Youth Support Initiative (FYSI), Mrs. Bukoladeremi Ladigbolu, and the Vice Principal, Mrs. Olajumoke Aboyade, during an interactive session for female students of the school by FYSI to commemorate this year's International Day of the Girl, at the school premises in Lagos.
