The First Lady of Kogi State, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has called on young people to resist the negative influences of social media and focus on making choices that will secure their future.
Speaking in Okene on Monday during an event at the Palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, part of the 16 Days of Activism for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, Mrs. Ododo expressed concern over the growing moral decadence in the digital space. She urged young women in particular to avoid behaviors that tarnish the image of womanhood and instead focus on positive actions.
A statement from the First Lady’s media office on Tuesday, said Hajia Ododo emphasized the need for youths to steer clear of social vices such as internet fraud. She advised them to acquire entrepreneurial skills, especially in areas like Information and Communication Technology, to achieve self-reliance and build sustainable futures.
Hajia Ododo also appealed to parents to play a more active role in shaping their children’s lives, encouraging them to take advantage of the free education policies of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration to enroll their children in school.
In his remarks, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ahmed Muhammed Tijani Anaje, highlighted the importance of peace, love, respect, and discipline in family life. He urged fathers not to abandon their responsibilities as heads of families and warned traditional rulers in Ebiraland to discourage unethical practices by rewarding good behavior and addressing negative actions in their communities.
The Director-General of the Kogi State Pension Commission, Maryam Abedo, delivered a goodwill message, urging women to speak out against any form of molestation before or after marriage and report such incidents to the appropriate authorities. She encouraged parents to build close relationships with their children to foster trust and open communication.
Mrs. Abedo also emphasized the importance of teaching sons to treat their spouses with respect and called on couples to practice mutual respect to create a healthy, godly society for raising future generations.
