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International Men’s Day Symposium: Elizabethan Founder Advocates for Ministry of Men’s Affairs
International Men’s Day Symposium: Elizabethan Founder Advocates for Ministry of Men’s Affairs
By Martin Ogumah
Sahara Weekly Reports That The CEO and Founder of Elizabethan Humanitarian Life (H&H) Foundation, Mrs. Oyinade Samuel-Eluwole, has put forward a strong advocacy to the federal government for the establishment of the Ministry of Men Affairs for the sake of gender balance, equity, and inclusion.
H&H Symposium Speakers on Stage
Mrs. Samuel Eluwole made this call at the Elizabethan Foundation’s International Men’s Day Symposium which took place Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in Lagos. The Symposium was organized as one of the activities to commemorate the International Men’s Day-themed “Zero Male Suicide.”
Speaking at the event, she said, “International Men’s Day is a Day established by the global community to create awareness and to underscore the need to bring to the front burner many issues faced by men, which include but are not limited to suicide, violence, and parental alienation, among others; and this is celebrated annually on November 19th.” She added “The theme emphasizes the six significant pillars of International Men’s Day, which include: To promote male role models. To celebrate the contribution that men make. To focus on men’s health and well-being. To highlight discrimination against men. At Elizabethan, IMD is very important to us because our focus is to intervene for the male gender at all levels. We are focusing on the psychological and emotional frustration of males at all levels because we see males as endangered species.”
The Convener Mrs. Oyiade Samuel-Eluwole with the Panelists
Speaking further the Elizabethan Foundation Boss said that the male gender in Nigeria suffers from lack and neglect and that there is an urgent need to focus on how to attend to them. “We have paid so much attention to the women, the girl-child, and to the female gender generally. This is good and the society and government should do more in that regard. However, we in the Elizabethan Humanitarian Life Foundation, think that society should not neglect men in the process. If you notice, the men and the boy-child in our society, are going through so much pressure based on traditional disposition and societal expectations. Our boys are not expected to cry to express their painful emotions, and our men are expected to shoulder too heavy and too many loads – from taking care of their wives, children, and extended family, and even to the larger society – where they are expected to take the lead in every activity. As a result, most of them go through psychological trauma without notice, and physical emasculation without anyone paying attention.
Consequently, she called for intentional mindfulness of the well-being of our male gender from cradle to old age. According to her, our men, and in fact, the male gender generally, are systematically marginalized. For instance, you have the Ministry of Women Affairs at the federal and state government levels, whereas the Ministry of Men’s Affairs. My Foundation calls on the federal government, state governments, and the local government areas in Nigeria, to be sensitive and hence set up ministries of Men Affairs to also attend to the peculiar needs of the male gender. This is necessary because, today, the world is concerned about diversity, gender equity, and inclusion, DEI. Nigeria should not be left behind in the matters that concern humanity.”
Mrs. Samuel-Eluwole addressing boys and men at the Surulere Outreach
Fielding questions to the press about the Foundation’s other plans for International Men’s Day, she said “Earlier in the week we went for an Outreach around Surulere in Lagos and its environs, where we met and spoke to a lot of abandoned male children who had no one to care for them. It was a very traumatic experience for me. It is so easy for some of us to move ahead with our children or families without caring or paying attention to what is happening to other children, especially the boy child; Or even our aged fathers. Some of them are in a very desolate and pathetic condition. But, we move on. No one cares. But, we, in the Elizabethan Foundation care. That is why we are doing what we are doing.”
H&H Surulere Outreach
Other speakers at the symposium which focused on the theme “Zero Male Suicide” were: Prof. Sola Aletan, an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, at the University of Lagos, Nigeria; Prof. Oyekunle Oyelami, a specialist in Community Development and Social Works Education, at the Faculty of Education, University of Lagos; Ahmad Ibrahim Sajoh, an activist, a Journalist, a Public Relations Practitioner, an Administrator and a renown Public Affairs Analyst. Currently, he is the Executive Director/CEO of FutureNow Initiative, an NGO based in Abuja; Prof. Omoniyi Kayode Yemitan, the Dean of, the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, and Sports Director, of Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos; and Prof Emevwo Biakolo, the founding Dean of Media and Communication Pan-Atlantic University, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.
Joko Okupe, Making a Point
The event which was moderated by Mr. Joko Okupe, an accomplished brand management and marketing communication expert, who is also the founder of Mindshift Advocacy for Development Initiative, got the participants and the general audience – both those on the ground psychically, and those who joined online – agitated and reflective, as so many salient issues concerning the male gender from cradle to old age were raised and discussed, including the fundamental issue of men suicide.
Dollar Tumbles Against Naira At Parallel Market
Sahara Weekly Reports That The naira sustained its appreciation against the United States dollar at the parallel market as it appreciated on Friday, from N1,160 to N1,155.
This represents 0.43 percent (N5) gain than N1,160 exchanged on Thursday at the parallel market.
It could be recalled that the naira had steadied in the parallel market on Wednesday and Thursday as it sells for N1,160 respectively.
However, the forex turnover, on Thursday, hit $105.50million according to data from NAFEM, the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, the market trading segment for Investors, Exporters and End-users.
The turnover represents the amount of dollars traded at a particular trading day.
Although the rate is still unpalatable to the business community and Nigerians at large but a management consultant, Babatunde Adeniji, said the naira crisis is being largely driven by speculation following the country’s liquidity challenge.
“In terms of price, for the short time it is speculation that drives things. If you are a trader and you want to take a bet, with the level of distrust of the government, with no clear visible assurance of where the dollar is coming from to stabilise the naira, which position would you take? You are bound to take the position skewed towards the dollar,” he stated.
He said the country would begin to heave a sigh of relief when the authorities can pay up all the backlog of foreign exchange forwards with sufficient liquidity to meet pending obligations.
“Nigeria as a country does not have enough dollars to meet its promise. If we don’t do things that are substantial and visible, all that grammar would not help.
X3M Ideas, Noah’s Ark, Insight Publicis win big at the 2023 LAIF Awards
…as Leo Burnett wins Grand Pix
Sahara Weekly Unveils That It was a night of recognition, glamour, and celebration of creative excellence at the 2023 edition of the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF) Awards as X3M Marketing Ideas Limited, Noah’s Ark Communications Limited, Insight Publicis, and Leo Burnett won big at the event.
The award ceremony, which was held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at The Hall, Victoria Island, Lagos, saw the Steve Babaeko-led X3M Marketing Ideas Limited lead the medal haul with 15 Gold, 20 Silver, and 7 Bronze, which eventually resulted in the agency being named the 2023 Agency of the Year.
Noah’s Ark Communications Limited came second on the medals table, carting home 12 Gold, 16 Silver, and 7 Bronze, while Insight Publicis and Leo Burnett emerged third and fourth, respectively. Insight Publicis won 9 Gold, 16 Silver, and 15 Bronze, while Leo Burnett won 1 Grand Pix, 9 Gold, 4 Silver, and 4 Bronze.
In his welcome remarks, the President of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria(AAAN), Mr. Steve Babaeko, noted that the LAIF Awards remain the beacon of innovation and creativity in the advertising landscape in West Africa.
Babaeko noted that he was confident that the commitment of the new LAIF management board would engender a transformative journey for the award.
While applauding all the agencies that submitted entries for the awards, saying that every participant is a winner, he urged participants not to see the LAIF Awards as a competition but as a community that thrives on the pulse of creativity.
He explained that the diversity of talent showcased through the entries reflects the richness of the advertising industry, noting that it is a testament to the boundless creativity that emanates from every corner of Nigeria.
“ Together, we shape the advertising narrative, pushing boundaries and redefining excellence. As we embark on the exciting journey of recognition and celebration, let us cherish the camaraderie that unites us. I wish each and every one of you a wonderful evening filled with inspiration and fun and joy of shared success,” he said.
Also speaking at the occasion, the Chairman, LAIF Awards Management Board, Mr. Jay Chukwuemeka, explained that the 2023 edition of the awards, which is the 18th edition of the festival, received over 500 entries from a total of 18 agencies. He disclosed that the entries submitted were creative works of the agencies on brands while about 47 jurors worked on the entries to determine the best works for the honours.
Chukwuemeka congratulated all the nominees as well as those who submitted entries for putting up creative works that were selected for honours.
He expressed gratitude to the next generation of ideologists who participated in the Young LAIF competition, noting that their ideas and energy remain invaluable. He equally commended the jury members for rising to the occasion in confronting the challenging task of objectivity and finding common grounds amidst different opinions in their decision-making.
A major key highlight of the event was the induction of two distinguished personalities in the advertising industry, Director General, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, Dr.Lekan Fadolapo and Mrs. Nkoli Ogbolu, into the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF) Awards Hall of Fame.
BREAKING! Police Arrests Popular Internet Sensation, Chef Dammy In Akure
Sahara Weekly Reports That the popular internet sensation, Chef Dammy who went viral after attempting have her name on the Guinness World Records for the longest hours of cooking, has been arrested.
This was made known by an X (formerly twitter) user who claim to have classified information about Chef Dammy’s arrest.
According to him, Chef Dammy was arrested following a petition by her pastor who has been at loggerheads with her since she became famous.
‘’I have information that Chef Dammy has been arrested by men of the @PoliceNGAIG zone 17 in Akure for a petition against her by her pastor, that police station has a history of extremely corrupt practices and I am speaking from personal experience. I urge the families of Chef Dammy to speak out in case the right of Dammy is abused at any point.’’
I have information that Chef Dammy has been arrested by men of the @PoliceNG AIG zone 17 in Akure for a petition against her by her pastor, that police station has a history of extremely corrupt practices and I am speaking from personal experience. I urge the families of Chef… pic.twitter.com/dOHeLISRjt
— Olúyẹmí Fásípè AICMC (@YemieFash) November 23, 2023
Chef Dammy had raised an alert recently that her pastor should be held if anything bad happens to her apparently because of the treatment she was getting from the cleric.
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