Reactions Trail FG’s 14-Day Paternity Leave Gesture

Mixed reactions have continued to trail the 14-day paternity leave approved by the federal government on September 29 for fathers of new-born and adopted babies.
While some respondents commended the federal government for the gesture, others told The Tide source that the approval was not necessary.
The approval seeks to allow men to properly bond with their new-born babies or adopted ones.
A civil servant, Mr John Silas, who appreciated the gesture, said that it would help lactating mothers to be more comfortable.
“It is a welcome development because it will help me to support my wife in taking care of the baby, most especially in making sure that exclusive breastfeeding is fully applied,’’ he said.
Another respondent, Mr Mohammed Bashir, said that the responsibility of child care after childbirth should not be left to mothers alone.
According to him, the policy is apt because it will encourage men to also play key roles in child upbringing after birth.
“The policy is a right step in the right direction since sometimes children are left alone in the hands of people we they do not even know.
“It should not be the responsibility of women alone to look after the new-born; men should have a stake in the process. Government has really done what needs to be done,’’ he said.
Another civil servant, Mr Sunday Ukoha, said he supported the Federal Government for the approval.
“I am happy with the approval of the paternity leave because it will help me to support my wife, particularly soon after she is delivered of the baby.
“It will help her to have adequate rest,’’ Ukoha said.