Nigerian Women Urged To Pay Serious Attention To Their Health

Nigerian women have been urged to take their health seriously for the good of the nation.

The advice was given at an event organised by the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists to commemorate the International Women’s Day, in Abuja.

In her lecture on Mental Health, Dr Theresa Anthony of Comfort Stream Foundation, said that women need to take care of their mental health to avoid breakdown.

She said that women have a lot of things in their hands that need to be taken care of, hence the need to have a sound mind.

She encouraged women to join personal development groups where they can relieve themselves of personal stress and maintain a sound mind.

In her keynote address, Mrs. Rafat Salami called on members of NAWOJ to use their reports to build the society. She noted that women need to mentor younger girls and keep them on the right track.

Women’s menstrual hygiene was also discussed at the event where Queen Aina of Tarian Sanitary pad educated women on the best menstrual hygiene process.

She also pointed out that menstrual hygiene was very important to the health of women.

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalist, FCT Council, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche commended NAWOJ for focusing on the health of women.

He said that breaking gender biases starts from the home where parents should learn to educate their children equally.

He said that there was no need segregating between boys and girls when it comes to doing chores.

He added that the programme speaks volumes about NAWOJ’s commitment to gender issues.

The chairperson Nigeria Association of Women Journalists ( NAWOJ) FCT, Chapter Comrade Annah Daniel said that NAWOJ FCT in partnership with other organizations of like minds are saying “NO to all forms of Bias militating against Gender Equality which includes cultural, constitution, violence/discrimination, political amongst others

She called for concerted efforts among women groups to establish a new political party if possible that will support all women who desire to vie for any position in the forthcoming general election .

She noted that for a woman to excel in all her potentials, make a difference for a sustainable tomorrow from her home front to her immediate community; there is the need to advocate for a Healthy Woman

” The economic gains of a healthy woman are immeasurable as they will reduce poverty and advance the rights of women and the girl child”. She added.