Tips for Girls with Mrs. Hannah Adefunke Mujakperuo

 

The girl-child faces challenges such as poverty, abuse, and gender inequality, making education seem distant. 

Dropping out of school due to financial constraints, and sometimes becoming a young mother. To protect the future of the girl-child, investing in education and providing guidance and motivation are crucial steps in achieving her dreams and securing a great future.

Humility

It is imperative for you to be humble at all times-home, school and social gatherings.

Humility will lift you up in life.

A demonstration of humility was when Jesus Christ washed the feet of his disciples. This should be a constant motivation for you.

Make humility your way of life.

Mrs. Mujakperuo is  the Chief Executive Officer KEAABS Oil and Gas Limited, Port-Harcourt, Rivers state.

Girls ought to be Nurtured and Protected not Exploited-Mrs. Mujakepruo

As primary and secondary schools in Nigeria prepare to resume for the third term, the Chief Executive Officer of KEAABS Oil and Gas Limited, Port-Harcourt, Rivers state, Mrs. Hannah Adefunke Mujakperuo, a master’s degree holder and doctoral student, in this interview, advised the government at all levels to do all that is necessary for girls to accomplish.

Excerpts:

Schools are about to resume for the third term. What is your advice to the government?

 Girls do not deserve to be exploited, but rather protected and nurtured. 

The social, economic and political situation in Nigeria has impacted negatively on girls.

However, it is disturbing to note that parents and guardians are now openly supporting female children to embrace prostitution as a means to an end. This is dangerous for society.

The government at all levels should do all that is possible to ensure that girls have unhindered access to quality education by making provision for the needed facilities, addressing the issue of shortage of teachers and renovating dilapidated infrastructure in schools.

It is also very important that counselors are functional in the schools to guide girls on career choices. Girls have a role to play in the future of the nation. Everything must be done for the girls to acquire a quality education.