Women

Women Bodies Back Cancer Eradication …Advocate Provision For Women In PIB

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3 years ago

February 12, 2021

Although the Federal Government, last year, allayed fears of a rise in Nigeria’s cancer burden as it upgraded seven tertiary health institutions to manage invasive cancer and cancer-related illnesses in the country, yet, the Nigeria Association Of Women Journalists NAWOJ, observes that some factors still militate against government efforts at effectively combating cancer scourge in Nigeria.
It highlighted poor awareness, poor health seeking behaviour, low level of non-governmental investments, low number of skilled health care personnel, funding gaps as major factors. Others include the myopic view that cancer is a disease of the rich, amid the reality that the poor and downtrodden are suffering in silence.
NAWOJ also spotted some myths and misconceptions that lead to stigmatisation and discrimination against people living with cancer as factors that must be dealt with. The body added that unless government intervened significantly, more Nigerians would continue to die of cancer.
The media women umbrella body is emphasising in a simple term, the imperativeness of the federal and state governments to partner with the national and international stakeholders to be able to record more laudable achievements in managing cancer cases in the country, as well as commit adequate resources to reduce cancer death and provide better quality of life for patients and survivors.
It also called on governmental organizations, civil societies and other stakeholders to intensify advocacies and organise more sensitisation programmes, especially in rural areas, to enlighten the public on preventive measures to reduce the prevalence of the killer disease.
In all of this, there is no gainsaying the fact that while the government does its bit in this regard, the masses no doubt, have a part to play if cancer must be subdued. This year is a reminder of the enduring power of cooperation and collective action. It has indeed become obvious that when we choose to come together, we can achieve what we all wish for a healthier, brighter world. For now, we may not know that all of our actions count as they matter a lot. A cancer-free world is actually not a mirage, but achieveable in our collective action.
As the global community marked this year’s World Cancer Day, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in its usual manner, encouraged individuals to go for regular checkups and examinations, as early detection saves lives. NAWOJ is of the view that regular checks is all that is needed to prevent this enigma of our time as early detection will mean early treatment and eventual prevention.
This is absolutely the message of this year’s world cancer day. The 2021 global theme: “I Am And I Will”, acknowledges the fact that our commitment to act will lead to powerful progress in reducing the global impact of cancer and create a cancer-free world. It is a call for everyone, irrespective of who you are, because our actions – big or small – will make a lasting, positive change.
According to the United Nations, such actions have an impact on everyone around us, within our neighbourhoods, communities and cities. And that more than ever, our actions are being felt across borders and oceans.
There is no doubt that there is cure when detected early, therefore, we encourage regular checkups and examinations as most cancers can be removed with either drugs, radiotherapy or surgeries, when detected early. NAWOJ believes everyone has the capacity to address the cancer burden and that, together, we can work to reduce cancer risk factors and overcome barriers to early diagnosis, treatment and palliative care in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the Medical Association of Nigeria, MWAN, Rivers State, has advocated for early screening, adopting healthy lifestyles and called on everyone to take action to reduce the risk of cancer. The state president of the association, Dr Vetty Agala, in commemoration of the World Cancer Day 2021 in Port Harcourt, announced that so far, eighty five (85) women have benefitted from VIA, fifty-two (52) from pap smear and eighty six (86) persons had clinical breast examinations, while two hundred and eighty (280) students from two (2) secondary schools also had health education on cervical cancer, personal hygiene, HIV-self testing and gender- based violence.
It would be recalled that the association had flagged off screening for breast and cervical cancer at their Every Woman’s Centre Lane 1, Block 3, Flat 3 Marine Base Estate, while routine screening continues even after the world cancer day.
In another development, the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ , has advocated a Petroluem Industry Bill, PIB, that increases participation of Women in the oil and gas sector. The Zonal Vice President of Zone B, NAWOJ, Mrs Ayaba Omobola Nowoola- Akigbehin, made the appeal in a workshop with female journalists of South/South and South West Zones held in Lealo Hotel, Lagos State with the theme: “PIB: X-Raying Women Issues for Media Reportage”.
Nawoj realised that despite the challenges faced by women as a result of the exploration of oil and gas and pollution in our environment which affected the livelihood of women, there was no provision in any sections of the bill that provided for the need of the women, especially in allotting positions to the women in accordance with the 35 per cent affirmation.
NAWOJ therefore, promised to reach out to the National Assembly and the Presidency to make its stand known before the passage of the PIB.
It is worthy to note that the bill, if passed into law, will improve the operation of the oil and gas sector and boost local industralisation. However, due to the delay in the passage of the bill by National Assembly in the past 20 years, the nation has suffered economic setbacks from both foreign and local investors.

By: Sylvia ThankGod-Amadi

Women

The Wise Woman

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4 days ago

April 26, 2024

The Tide

The wise woman builds her home. Mothers are supposed to live exemplary lives. The roles of mothers in the building of the modern Christian home cannot be overemphasized.
The function of the mother is to help the man build the home. She is a helper. A helper to the husband when the man is not doing well. It is important for the wise woman to assist when the man is not able to meet up with the items needed in the home.
A wise woman needs to reference God first and then the husband. Also the wise woman should respect her husband.
Caring for her own children as well as others is very crucial.
Do not despise children from other mothers. Discipline the child who is going the wrong way.
Ensure family bonding, show love and don’t discriminate. Connection with children is very important, especially the females. Find out who is her friend. Also find out the kind of lives they live. Caution, counsel and guide so that they make good partners.
Teaching children the dos and donts should start from birth. Inculcate the word of God in them so that when they grow, will not depart from it.
From the Scripture, some women influenced their families positively. Virgin Mary influenced the world, she never destroyed herself hence she gave birth to Jesus Christ.
Elizabeth, despite her age, God blessed her as she waited patiently.
A wise should curb favouritism in the family and love children equally. Whether a child is your biological child or not, it is necessary to show love equally. Reprimanding the children should be the function of both man and wife.

Women

The Desire Of Every Woman In Marriage

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4 days ago

April 26, 2024

The Tide

Marriage is beautiful when there is love. Before and after marriage, couples show love to themselves. But you discover that after some years, that same love turn to be something else. A lot of people start going through emotional trauma in the hands of their loved spouses.
There are many things the woman desires to keep the love on as far as marriage is concerned.
Women are blesssed with feminine abilities that can be used for good in husbands lives. With your abilities, you can create a marriage that will last till couples get old.
A woman needs
man that is honest, trustworthy, nice, loving and financially stable.
There are no two ways about finance in marriage. No matter the level of love, if there is no reasonable finance, it is always difficult to manage the home.
Referring to the Biblical belief in Genesis 3: “Your desire shall be unto you…….. “
What this means is that whatever the woman desires in life shall be provided as far as she performs her role in her home. There are many things the woman expects her husband to take care of.
A woman wants a husband that is not lazy, at least helping to do one or two things when he is at home.
A man that is educated and intelligent so that they will transfer such traits to their children.
Knowing that there are traits that her husband has, traits of taking care of people, giving freely to people and caring for her family. She expects him to exhibit them.
A woman wants to love a husband that has family interest at heart. A man that spends time with his family, remembering his family even as he is away from home.
No matter where he finds himself, he is not destracted by external influence. He returns home to his loved ones.
A woman should not antagonise her husband because of one error or the other. No matter the level of offence he may have committed, you still show some love.
According to the Scripture, it is with wisdom that a woman builds her home. As far as he rreturns home, you accept him as your own.
It is not as if the woman will not monitor her husband, but to certain limit. Don’t be a monitoring spirit. Don’t allow anything to take your joy.
Don’t loose trust in your husband. The idea of checking your husband’s phone should be discouraged. The more you check your husband and his phone, the more you loose your joy.
You can show some form of jealousy, but to an extent. Cooperation, respect and being honoured from time to time is what the woman desires.
The home should not be a battle ground for a woman and man. A woman should be able to ask herself if the check on her husband will pay her any good.
Draw a line to a point where you checkmate your husband’s activities.
A woman wants a man that will love her and telling her you love her will be all she desires.

Women

The Desire Of Every Woman In Marriage

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4 weeks ago

April 5, 2024

The Tide

A woman needs a man that is honest, trustworthy, nice, loving and financially stable.
There are no two ways about finance in marriage. No matter the level of love, If there is no money, it is always difficult.

Referring to the Biblical belief in Genesis 3:Your desire shall be unto you……..
That is one aspect the woman expects her husband to take care of.
A woman wants a husband that is not lazy, at least helping to do one or two things. A man that is educated and intelligent.
She knows that there is a trait that her husband has. Traits of taking care of people, giving freely to people and caring for her family.
A woman wants to love a husband that has family interest at heart. A man that spends time with his family, remembering his family even as he is away from home.
A woman should not antagonise her husband because of one error or the other. No matter the level of offence he may have committed, you still show some love.

According to the Scripture, it is with wisdom that the women builds her home.
It is not as if the woman will not monitor her husband, but to certain limit. Don’t be a monitoring spirit. Don’t allow anything to take your joy.
Don’t loose trust in your husband.
The idea of checking your husband’s phone should be discouraged. The more you check your husband and his phone, the more you loose your joy.

The home should not be a battle ground for a woman and man. A woman should be able to ask herself if the check on her husband will pay her any good.
Draw a line to a point where you checkmate your husband’s activities.
A woman wants a man that will love her and telling her you love her will be all she desires.