I have always posted fiction on my blog but today I will be sharing a true-life story. A male friend of mine would like me to share the story of his mum with the belief that women will learn from the story. While reading it, I could not hold back my tears. I had to ask my friend if the story was real. He responded, "120 percent" I never imagined my friend had gone through that because of his personality. I was one of those children who loved late night snacking; consequently, my odd-hour craving made me believe my mother never slept. This is because every night when I woke up and went to the kitchen for a quick bite, she was always there baking to meet up with her side hustle of snacks supply to various vendors on campus every morning. Besides her catering business, she also had her studies and administrative duties at a federal university, where she worked. Not to mention the domestic duties she had to tend to for her husband and four kids, who were still in primary school.

  March 8 is International Women’s Day. I will be hosting a webinar on the theme: Choose to challenge gender Bias and Inequality. This is an opportunity to challenge stereotypes, call for inclusion, amplify women’s voices, and to celebrate women. We shall be celebrating all women living beyond limitations, holding up, making an impact, influencing the world, leading positively, motivating the world, transforming lives, standing tall, aiming high, breaking stereotypes, shattering glass ceilings, breaking through concrete walls, striding on sticky floors and escaping career labyrinths. Host: Roseline Adebimpe Adewuyi Speakers: Adebanke Ilori Oyeniyi and Gbenga Oni Coincidentally, both are Mandela Washington Fellows which was not planned by me. Moderator : Ibere Chims Time: 4 pm Nigerian Time Venue: Kindly register on Zoom ( https://tinyurl.com/1xeuif5p ) Men and Women are Welcomed. #IWD #IWD2021 #ChoosetoChallenge Profile of the Speakers Adebanke Ilori Oyeniyi Adebanke Ilori is a lawye

  It is World Day of Social Justice – a day that we are reminded of the need to tackle different issues like poverty, gender equality, exclusion, human rights, and so on. Today, I am choosing to resound the gong of gender equality. I am choosing to remind us to fight for equal treatment for men and women. Men and women are equal. Equality like I always like to remind people is not sameness in body size, body mass, bone structure, or height. Rather, it is sameness in humanity. Men and women are humans and should be seen as people. If a tall man is not superior to a short man and a slim man is not inferior to a man who has put up a bit of weight, then, the concept of equality should not be too farfetched. Sadly, this is not the reality in many spaces. In many parts of Africa and some parts of the world, girls are still denied access to education, women are not promoted beyond certain heights, women are not taken seriously, gender roles are the order of the day and the concept of women le

  The 13th of February every year is World Radio Day – a day set aside by UNESCO to raise public awareness on the importance of radio and to encourage decision-makers to use it to provide access to information, and to improve international cooperation among broadcasters. According to the United Nations, this year’s theme – New world, new radio is a tribute to the resilience of radio as a means of communication and highlights its capacity to adapt to changes in the society. Long before there were televisions, computers, and mobile devices, radios were used to educate people and disseminate all sorts of information. They were here since the 1940s and for generations, they have been a source of hope, strength, inspiration, and entertainment for different classes of people. They have been here during wars, epidemics, natural disasters, socio-economic crises, and so on.  As the oldest, most accessible means of disseminating information to everyone and anyone over long distances, they have b

Today, the 11th of February is Women in Science Day. Therefore, I would like to shine a spotlight on Seyi Adelusi who is a DevOps Engineer who works in a Fintech Company in Nigeria. We shall read on how the journey has been and the challenges especially as a woman. Storytelling is a powerful tool, and I believe that by reading her story, more young girls and women will embrace STEM and the stereotypical views associated with young girls showing interest. We hope that more parents, guardians and caregivers will encourage their girls who are interested in this field. Can we meet you? My name is Oluwaseyi Ifedola Adelusi. A graduate of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. I work as a DevOps Engineer in a Fintech company in Nigeria. I love writing, travelling and reading books. 2) What was your university education like? My University education was very interesting. In a class of over 120 students, we were less than 1

  “Madam please when you meet the landlord, don’t forget to tell him you are married. And that your husband is on a business trip and would be back soon,” the agent said. “Wait, what?” Lydia asked, shocked. Pulling off her shades, she looked at the wizened middle-aged man she had asked to help her secure an apartment in one of the comfortable parts of town. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing him say. “Oh and if he asks,” he continued, “show him a picture of any random guy. If you are holding hands together or standing really close to each other, that will be perfect!” Shaking her head, she held her hands up in mock surrender. “Okay, I’m confused right now, Mr. Mark, you said?” “I mean, do you have a best friend?” he asked, “A boyfriend? Or a brother that doesn’t look like you?” “What? Why?” Lydia replied. “Stop playing dumb young woman!” he exclaimed, clearly infuriated, “You know what I mean! “Agent, honestly, I’m lost here. I don’t understand what you are saying,” she replied,

 “Sir, you wanted to see me,” Lisa asked, knocking on the slightly open door and poking her head into the HR’s office. Why didn’t you put in your application?,” the HR manager said, gesturing Lisa to the empty seat in front of him. “Sir, me?” Lisa asked, walking in, sitting on the chair and bending her head shyly. “Yes you,” the HR manager said, “That spot was an easy grab for you! I’m not supposed to say this but I nearly tossed everyone else’s application in the trash. Why do you think I kept extending the deadline?” “The board of directors asked you to?” she volunteered, looking up at him. “No!” he cried, “I was waiting for you to submit your application!” “Oh,” she said, bending her head briefly and then looking up at him again. “Look, Lisa, this is the second time you’re passing up an opportunity and I don’t think it’s great,” he said. “When… when… was the first time sir?” she asked, picking her words slowly like they terrified her. “Lisa! Are you kidding me right now?” h