International Women’s Day: Prof. Stella Lemchi Extols the Virtues of the African Woman
The pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Prof. Stella Ngozi Lemchi, has called for the celebration of the virtues of the African woman as the pillar of support for the husband, family, and society. She celebrated the effort, discipline, and dedication of women who have broken barriers in different areas of life and profession.
In her goodwill message, she specially commended the administration of President Ahmed Tinubu for its gender-friendly approach to governance, which reflects the values of African society. An achievement which she emphasised could not have been realised without the strategic input of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who is herself an accomplished woman and a champion of women’s emancipation in politics, economy, and society.
Prof. Stella Lemchi reflected on the challenges faced by women in many African cultures, where their progress is often misconstrued as defiance. She urged the society to support women from all walks of life, while calling on women to continue to complement their husbands and advance the well-being of society. She also appealed to men not to feel threatened by the successes of any woman, saying that society wins when both genders are cooperating.
Happy International Women’s Day to all Nigerian women.
The United Nations has set every March 8th as International Women’s Day, a day for the celebration of the special gift of women and our shared destiny.
Prof. Stella Lemchi was suspended from her position as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri a few weeks ago owing to some unsubstantiated petitions. That she found the strength to encourage others speaks volumes about the resilience of the African woman.
The African woman deserves to be thoroughly encouraged.