International Men’s Day: Hon. Ikpea sends message to Nigerian men
Hon. Dr. Joseph Ikpea warmly felicitates with men, particularly in Nigeria, as the world celebrates another International Men’s Day (IMD), which thoughtfully places the spotlight on health issues, modelling and leadership roles, sacrifices and other multi-layered responsibilities of men, which include respect for women.
The Edo All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain reiterates 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.
While recognizing the strong, influential and significant position of women in building the nation over the years, with evidence in their rising profiles, the Edo Central Senatorial aspirant specially urges men to be guided in protecting and promoting good governance in Nigeria.
On the theme of this year’s IMD, “Positive Male Role Models”, Hon. Ikpea calls on men to take the front row in safeguarding and protecting their environment, urging men in the country to provide the needed example of decency and decorum, and mobilize for the greater good of nation building.
November 19 every year is designated as the International Men’s Day (IMD) to raise global awareness on myriads of issues confronting the men. They include alienation, abuse, homelessness, suicide, violence and many more. The hallmark of the day seeks to bring to the fore the fundamental role men play in societal building, regeneration and re-engineering, growth process and most importantly as head of their households.
The occasion also offers men the opportunity to reminiscence on who they are, how far they have contributed to family growth while advocating for their concerns on issues bothering on their gender and provide ways forward for a better society. It is an auspicious occasion to celebrate the great exploits of men and boys to nation building, society, community, family, marriage, and childcare. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Positive Male Role Models.” “It is a celebration of global positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities by highlighting positive role models and raising awareness of men’s wellbeing.”
The core objectives and values of IMD is anchored on six pillars. One is to promote positive male role models; not just movie stars and sports men but every day, working-class men who are living decent, honest lives. Two bothers on celebrating men’s positive contributions to society, community, family, marriage, child care, and the environment. Three focuses on men’s health and wellbeing: social, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Four highlights discrimination against men in areas of social services, social attitudes and expectations, and law. Five goes to improve gender relations and promote gender equality. Six centres on creating a safer, better world, where people can be safe and grow to reach their full potential.
